SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors for treating coronavirus infections

ABSTRACT

Provided herein are compounds, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods for treating a SARS-CoV-2 infection.

CROSS-REFERENCE

This application is a continuation of International Application No.PCT/CN2022/128916, filed Nov. 1, 2022, which claims the benefit ofInternational Application No. PCT/CN2021/128243, filed Nov. 2, 2021 andInternational Application No. PCT/CN2022/117034, filed Sep. 5, 2022;which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.

BACKGROUND

SARS-CoV-2 (also known as 2019-nCoV or COVID-19) first appeared in 2019.Symptoms linked with the disease include fever, myalgia, cough, dyspnea,and fatigue (Huang et al., 2020). Currently, there is no treatmentavailable for SARS-CoV-2. Nevertheless, treatments with well-known drugssuch as chloroquine or investigational drugs such as remdesivir aresuggested for this disease (Colson et al., 2020; Wang et al., 2020). Acocktail of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) drugs,lopinavir/ritonavir is also being investigated as a therapy forSARS-CoV-2 as they exhibited anti-coronavirus effect in vitro (Que etal., 2003; Chu et al., 2004; Chan et al., 2015; Li and De Clercq, 2020).

SARS-CoV-2 is a beta-coronavirus and is member of the familyCoronaviridae, which comprises the largest positive-sense,single-stranded RNA viruses. (Cui et al., 2019). The virus contains fournon-structural proteins: papain-like (PL^(pro)) and 3-chymotrypsin-like(3CL^(pro)) proteases, RNA polymerase and helicase (Zumla et al., 2016).Both proteases (PL^(P)r° and 3CL^(pro)) are involved with transcriptionand replication of the virus. Amongst the four types, the 3CL^(pro) isconsidered to be mainly involved in the replication of the virus (de Witet al., 2016). 3CLpro hydrolyses the viral polyproteins ppla and pplabto produce functional proteins during coronavirus replication. A studyreported that the cysteine protease 3CL^(pro) of SARS-CoV-2 showed 96%sequence similarity with that of SARS-CoV (Xu et al., 2020). Because ofits highly conserved sequence and essential functional properties,3CL^(pro) has been validated as a potential target for the developmentof drugs to treat SARS-CoV-2.

Because viable treatments remain elusive, there is a need for a compoundand/or method for inhibiting SARS-CoV-2 and for a treatment for asubject infected with the SARS-CoV-2.

SUMMARY

Disclosed herein is a compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or stereoisomer thereof:

wherein:

-   R¹ is halogen;-   R² is halogen;-   Ring A is cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl;-   each R³ is independently halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OH, —OR^(a),    —OC(═O)R^(a), —OC(═O)OR^(b), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —SH, —SR^(a), —SF₅,    —S(═O)R^(a), —S(═O)₂R^(a), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(b)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(b)C(═O)R^(a), —NR^(b)C(═O)OR^(b),    —NR^(b)S(═O)₂R^(a), —C(═O)R^(a), —C(═O)OR^(b), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl,    C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl, cycloalkyl,    heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl,    alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is    optionally and independently substituted with one or more R^(3a);-   or two R³ on the same atom are taken together to form an oxo;-   each R^(3a) is independently halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OH, —OR^(a),    —OC(═O)R^(a), —OC(═O)OR^(b), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —SH, —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(a), —S(═O)₂R^(a), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(b)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(b)C(═O)R^(a), —NR^(b)C(═O)OR^(b),    —NR^(b)S(═O)₂R^(a), —C(═O)R^(a), —C(═O)OR^(b), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl,    C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl, cycloalkyl,    heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl;-   or two R^(3a) on the same atom are taken together to form an oxo;-   n is 0-4;-   L is —(CR⁴R⁴)_(p)—;-   each R⁴ is independently hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₆alkyl,    C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, or    C₁-C₆heteroalkyl;-   or two R⁴ on the same carbon are taken together to form a cycloalkyl    or heterocycloalkyl, each optionally substituted with one or more    R^(4a);-   each R^(4a) is independently halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OH, —OR^(a),    —NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(a), —C(═O)OR^(b), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, or    C₁-C₆heteroalkyl;-   p is 0-4;-   R⁵ is deuterium, C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl,    C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, or heterocycloalkyl;-   Ring B is cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl;-   each R⁶ is independently halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OH, —OR^(a),    —OC(═O)R^(a), —OC(═O)OR^(b), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —SH, —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(a), —S(═O)₂R^(a), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(b)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(b)C(═O)R^(a), —NR^(b)C(═O)OR^(b),    —NR^(b)S(═O)₂R^(a), —C(═O)R^(a), —C(═O)OR^(b), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl,    C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl, cycloalkyl,    heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl,    alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is    optionally and independently substituted with one or more R^(6a);-   or two R⁶ on the same atom are taken together to form an oxo;-   each R^(6a) is independently halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OH, —OR^(a),    —OC(═O)R^(a), —OC(═O)OR^(b), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —SH, —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(a), —S(═O)₂R^(a), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(b)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(b)C(═O)R^(a), —NR^(b)C(═O)OR^(b),    —NR^(b)S(═O)₂R^(a), —C(═O)R^(a), —C(═O)OR^(b), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl,    C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl, cycloalkyl,    heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl;-   or two R^(6a) on the same atom are taken together to form an oxo;-   m is 0-4;-   R⁷ is hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl,    C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, or heterocycloalkyl;-   R⁸ is C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl,    C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl,    cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl,    C₁-C₆alkylene(cycloalkyl), C₁-C₆alkylene(heterocycloalkyl),    C₁-C₆alkylene(aryl), or C₁-C₆alkylene(heteroaryl); wherein the    alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and    heteroaryl is optionally and independently substituted with one or    more R^(8a);-   each R^(8a) is independently halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OH, —OR^(a),    —OC(═O)R^(a), —OC(═O)OR^(b), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —SH, —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(a), —S(═O)₂R^(a), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(b)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(b)C(═O)R^(a), —NR^(b)C(═O)OR^(b),    —NR^(b)S(═O)₂R^(a), —C(═O)R^(a), —C(═O)OR^(b), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl,    C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl, cycloalkyl,    heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl;-   or two R^(8a) on the same atom are taken together to form an oxo;-   or R⁷ and R⁸ are taken together to form a heterocycloalkyl    optionally and independently substituted with one or more R^(7a);-   each R^(7a) is independently halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OH, —OR^(a),    —OC(═O)R^(a), —OC(═O)OR^(b), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —SH, —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(a), —S(═O)₂R^(a), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(b)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(b)C(═O)R^(a), —NR^(b)C(═O)OR^(b),    —NR^(b)S(═O)₂R^(a), —C(═O)R^(a), —C(═O)OR^(b), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl,    C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl, cycloalkyl,    heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl;-   or two R^(7a) on the same atom are taken together to form an oxo;-   each R^(a) is independently C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl,    C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl,    C₂-C₆alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl,    C₁-C₆alkylene(cycloalkyl), C₁-C₆alkylene(heterocycloalkyl),    C₁-C₆alkylene(aryl), or C₁-C₆alkylene(heteroaryl); wherein each    alkyl, alkylene, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl,    aryl, and heteroaryl is independently optionally substituted with    one or more R;-   each R^(b) is independently hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl,    C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl,    C₂-C₆alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl,    C₁-C₆alkylene(cycloalkyl), C₁-C₆alkylene(heterocycloalkyl),    C₁-C₆alkylene(aryl), or C₁-C₆alkylene(heteroaryl); wherein each    alkyl, alkylene, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl,    aryl, and heteroaryl is independently optionally substituted with    one or more R;-   each R^(c) and R^(d) are independently hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl,    C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl,    C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl, cycloalkyl,    heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆alkylene(cycloalkyl),    C₁-C₆alkylene(heterocycloalkyl), C₁-C₆alkylene(aryl), or    C₁-C₆alkylene(heteroaryl); wherein each alkyl, alkylene, alkenyl,    alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is    independently optionally substituted with one or more R;-   or R^(c) and R^(d) are taken together with the atom to which they    are attached to form a heterocycloalkyl optionally substituted with    one or more R; and-   each R is independently halogen, —CN, —OH, —OC₁-C₆alkyl,    —S(═O)C₁-C₆alkyl, —S(═O)₂C₁-C₆alkyl, —S(═O)₂NH₂,    —S(═O)₂NHC₁-C₆alkyl, —S(═O)₂N(C₁-C₆alkyl)₂, —NH₂, —NHC₁-C₆alkyl,    —N(C₁-C₆alkyl)₂, —NHC(═O)OC₁-C₆alkyl, —C(═O) C₁-C₆alkyl, —C(═O)OH,    —C(═O)OC₁-C₆alkyl, —C(═O)NH₂, —C(═O)N(C₁-C₆alkyl)₂,    —C(═O)NHC₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl,    C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, or C₁-C₆heteroalkyl;-   or two R on the same atom are taken together to form an oxo.

Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition comprising atherapeutically effective amount of a compound disclosed herein, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or stereoisomer thereof, anda pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

Also disclosed herein is a method of treating or preventing acoronavirus infection in a patient in need thereof, comprisingadministering to the patient a compound disclosed herein or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or stereoisomer thereof, orthe pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein.

Also disclosed herein is a method of treating or preventing a SARS-CoV-2infection in a patient in need thereof, comprising administering to thepatient a compound disclosed herein or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, solvate, or stereoisomer thereof, or the pharmaceuticalcomposition disclosed herein.

In some embodiments, the compound or the pharmaceutical composition isadministered to the patient until the infection is reduced oreliminated. In some embodiments, the method comprises treating one ormore symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 in the patient in need thereof.

Also disclosed herein is an in vivo method of inhibiting a protease ofSARS-CoV-2, comprising contacting the protease with a compound disclosedherein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or stereoisomerthereof.

In some embodiments, the compound binds to a cysteine residue of theprotease. In some embodiments, the compound binds reversibly orirreversibly to the cysteine residue. In some embodiments, the compoundbinds irreversibly to the cysteine residue. In some embodiments, thecompound covalently binds to the cysteine residue. In some embodiments,the protease is 3CL-protease. In some embodiments, the cysteine iscysteine 145 of 3CL-protease. In some embodiments, the protease isSARS-CoV-2 MPRO.

Also disclosed herein is a modified SARS-CoV-2 MPRO protein, comprisinga SARS-CoV-2 MPRO protein and a compound disclosed herein covalentlybinds to the SARS-CoV-2 MPRO protein.

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

All publications, patents, and patent applications mentioned in thisspecification are herein incorporated by reference to the same extent asif each individual publication, patent, or patent application wasspecifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION Definitions

In the following description, certain specific details are set forth inorder to provide a thorough understanding of various embodiments.However, one skilled in the art will understand that the disclosure maybe practiced without these details. In other instances, well-knownstructures have not been shown or described in detail to avoidunnecessarily obscuring descriptions of the embodiments. Unless thecontext requires otherwise, throughout the specification and claimswhich follow, the word “comprise” and variations thereof, such as,“comprises” and “comprising” are to be construed in an open, inclusivesense, that is, as “including, but not limited to.” Further, headingsprovided herein are for convenience only and do not interpret the scopeor meaning of the claimed disclosure.

Reference throughout this specification to “some embodiments” or “anembodiment” means that a particular feature, structure, orcharacteristic described in connection with the embodiment is includedin at least one embodiment. Thus, the appearances of the phrases “in oneembodiment” or “in an embodiment” in various places throughout thisspecification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics maybe combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. Also, asused in this specification and the appended claims, the singular forms“a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referents unless the content clearlydictates otherwise. It should also be noted that the term “or” isgenerally employed in its sense including “and/or” unless the contentclearly dictates otherwise.

The terms below, as used herein, have the following meanings, unlessindicated otherwise:

“oxo” refers to ═O.

“Carboxyl” refers to —COOH.

“Cyano” refers to —CN.

“Alkyl” refers to a straight-chain, or branched-chain saturatedhydrocarbon monoradical having from one to about ten carbon atoms, morepreferably one to six carbon atoms. Examples include, but are notlimited to methyl, ethyl, n-propyl, isopropyl, 2-methyl-1-propyl,2-methyl-2-propyl, 2-methyl-1-butyl, 3-methyl-1-butyl, 2-methyl-3-butyl,2,2-dimethyl-1-propyl, 2-methyl-1-pentyl, 3-methyl-1-pentyl,4-methyl-1-pentyl, 2-methyl-2-pentyl, 3-methyl-2-pentyl,4-methyl-2-pentyl, 2,2-dimethyl-1-butyl, 3,3-dimethyl-1-butyl,2-ethyl-1-butyl, n-butyl, isobutyl, sec-butyl, t-butyl, n-pentyl,isopentyl, neopentyl, tert-amyl and hexyl, and longer alkyl groups, suchas heptyl, octyl and the like. Whenever it appears herein, a numericalrange such as “C₁-C₆ alkyl” or “C₁₋₆alkyl”, means that the alkyl groupmay consist of 1 carbon atom, 2 carbon atoms, 3 carbon atoms, 4 carbonatoms, 5 carbon atoms or 6 carbon atoms, although the present definitionalso covers the occurrence of the term “alkyl” where no numerical rangeis designated. In some embodiments, the alkyl is a C₁₋₁₀alkyl. In someembodiments, the alkyl is a C₁₋₆alkyl. In some embodiments, the alkyl isa C₁₋₅alkyl. In some embodiments, the alkyl is a C₁₋₄alkyl. In someembodiments, the alkyl is a C₁₋₃alkyl. Unless stated otherwisespecifically in the specification, an alkyl group may be optionallysubstituted, for example, with oxo, halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro,hydroxyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, carboxyl, carboxylate, aryl, cycloalkyl,heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and the like. In some embodiments, thealkyl is optionally substituted with oxo, halogen, —CN, —COOH, —COOMe,—OH, —OMe, —NH₂, or —NO₂. In some embodiments, the alkyl is optionallysubstituted with halogen, —CN, —OH, or —OMe. In some embodiments, thealkyl is optionally substituted with halogen.

“Alkenyl” refers to a straight-chain, or branched-chain hydrocarbonmonoradical having one or more carbon-carbon double-bonds and havingfrom two to about ten carbon atoms, more preferably two to about sixcarbon atoms. The group may be in either the cis or trans conformationabout the double bond(s), and should be understood to include bothisomers. Examples include, but are not limited, to ethenyl (—CH═CH₂),1-propenyl (—CH₂CH═CH₂), isopropenyl [—C(CH₃)═CH₂], butenyl,1,3-butadienyl and the like. Whenever it appears herein, a numericalrange such as “C₂-C₆ alkenyl” or “C₂₋₆alkenyl”, means that the alkenylgroup may consist of 2 carbon atoms, 3 carbon atoms, 4 carbon atoms, 5carbon atoms or 6 carbon atoms, although the present definition alsocovers the occurrence of the term “alkenyl” where no numerical range isdesignated. Unless stated otherwise specifically in the specification,an alkenyl group may be optionally substituted, for example, with oxo,halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro, hydroxyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, carboxyl,carboxylate, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and thelike. In some embodiments, the alkenyl is optionally substituted withoxo, halogen, —CN, —COOH, —COOMe, —OH, —OMe, —NH₂, or —NO₂. In someembodiments, the alkenyl is optionally substituted with halogen, —CN,—OH, or —OMe. In some embodiments, the alkenyl is optionally substitutedwith halogen.

“Alkynyl” refers to a straight-chain or branched-chain hydrocarbonmonoradical having one or more carbon-carbon triple-bonds and havingfrom two to about ten carbon atoms, more preferably from two to aboutsix carbon atoms. Examples include, but are not limited to ethynyl,2-propynyl, 2-butynyl, 1,3-butadiynyl and the like. Whenever it appearsherein, a numerical range such as “C₂-C₆ alkynyl” or “C₂₋₆alkynyl”,means that the alkynyl group may consist of 2 carbon atoms, 3 carbonatoms, 4 carbon atoms, 5 carbon atoms or 6 carbon atoms, although thepresent definition also covers the occurrence of the term “alkynyl”where no numerical range is designated. Unless stated otherwisespecifically in the specification, an alkynyl group may be optionallysubstituted, for example, with oxo, halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro,hydroxyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, carboxyl, carboxylate, aryl, cycloalkyl,heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and the like. In some embodiments, thealkynyl is optionally substituted with oxo, halogen, —CN, —COOH, COOMe,—OH, —OMe, —NH₂, or —NO₂. In some embodiments, the alkynyl is optionallysubstituted with halogen, —CN, —OH, or —OMe. In some embodiments, thealkynyl is optionally substituted with halogen.

“Alkylene” refers to a straight or branched divalent hydrocarbon chain.Unless stated otherwise specifically in the specification, an alkylenegroup may be optionally substituted, for example, with oxo, halogen,amino, nitrile, nitro, hydroxyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, carboxyl,carboxylate, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and thelike. In some embodiments, the alkylene is optionally substituted withoxo, halogen, —CN, —COOH, COOMe, —OH, —OMe, —NH₂, or —NO₂. In someembodiments, the alkylene is optionally substituted with halogen, —CN,—OH, or —OMe. In some embodiments, the alkylene is optionallysubstituted with halogen.

“Alkoxy” refers to a radical of the formula —OR^(a) where R_(a) is analkyl radical as defined. Unless stated otherwise specifically in thespecification, an alkoxy group may be optionally substituted, forexample, with oxo, halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro, hydroxyl, haloalkyl,alkoxy, carboxyl, carboxylate, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl,heteroaryl, and the like. In some embodiments, the alkoxy is optionallysubstituted with halogen, —CN, —COOH, COOMe, —OH, —OMe, —NH₂, or —NO₂.In some embodiments, the alkoxy is optionally substituted with halogen,—CN, —OH, or —OMe. In some embodiments, the alkoxy is optionallysubstituted with halogen.

“Aryl” refers to a radical derived from a hydrocarbon ring systemcomprising 6 to 30 carbon atoms and at least one aromatic ring. The arylradical may be a monocyclic, bicyclic, tricyclic, or tetracyclic ringsystem, which may include fused (when fused with a cycloalkyl orheterocycloalkyl ring, the aryl is bonded through an aromatic ring atom)or bridged ring systems. In some embodiments, the aryl is a 6- to10-membered aryl. In some embodiments, the aryl is a 6-membered aryl(phenyl). Aryl radicals include, but are not limited to, aryl radicalsderived from the hydrocarbon ring systems of anthrylene, naphthylene,phenanthrylene, anthracene, azulene, benzene, chrysene, fluoranthene,fluorene, as-indacene, s-indacene, indane, indene, naphthalene,phenalene, phenanthrene, pleiadene, pyrene, and triphenylene. Unlessstated otherwise specifically in the specification, an aryl may beoptionally substituted, for example, with halogen, amino, nitrile,nitro, hydroxyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, carboxyl,carboxylate, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and thelike. In some embodiments, the aryl is optionally substituted withhalogen, methyl, ethyl, —CN, —COOH, COOMe, —CF₃, —OH, —OMe, —NH₂, or—NO₂. In some embodiments, the aryl is optionally substituted withhalogen, methyl, ethyl, —CN, —CF₃, —OH, or —OMe. In some embodiments,the aryl is optionally substituted with halogen.

“Cycloalkyl” refers to a partially or fully saturated, monocyclic, orpolycyclic carbocyclic ring, which may include fused (when fused with anaryl or a heteroaryl ring, the cycloalkyl is bonded through anon-aromatic ring atom), spiro, or bridged ring systems. In someembodiments, the cycloalkyl is fully saturated. Representativecycloalkyls include, but are not limited to, cycloalkyls having fromthree to fifteen carbon atoms (C₃-C₁₅ fully saturated cycloalkyl orC₃-C₁₅ cycloalkenyl), from three to ten carbon atoms (C₃-C₁₀ fullysaturated cycloalkyl or C₃-C₁₀ cycloalkenyl), from three to eight carbonatoms (C₃-C₅ fully saturated cycloalkyl or C₃-C₅ cycloalkenyl), fromthree to six carbon atoms (C₃-C₆ fully saturated cycloalkyl or C₃-C₆cycloalkenyl), from three to five carbon atoms (C₃-C₅ fully saturatedcycloalkyl or C₃-C₅ cycloalkenyl), or three to four carbon atoms (C₃-C₄fully saturated cycloalkyl or C₃-C₄ cycloalkenyl). In some embodiments,the cycloalkyl is a 3- to 10-membered fully saturated cycloalkyl or a 3-to 10-membered cycloalkenyl. In some embodiments, the cycloalkyl is a 3-to 6-membered fully saturated cycloalkyl or a 3- to 6-memberedcycloalkenyl. In some embodiments, the cycloalkyl is a 5- to 6-memberedfully saturated cycloalkyl or a 5- to 6-membered cycloalkenyl.Monocyclic cycloalkyls include, for example, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, and cyclooctyl. Polycycliccycloalkyls include, for example, adamantyl, norbornyl, decalinyl,bicyclo[3.3.0]octane, bicyclo[4.3.0]nonane, cis-decalin, trans-decalin,bicyclo[2.1.1]hexane, bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane, bicyclo[2.2.2]octane,bicyclo[3.2.2]nonane, and bicyclo[3.3.2]decane, and7,7-dimethyl-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptanyl. Partially saturated cycloalkylsinclude, for example cyclopentenyl, cyclohexenyl, cycloheptenyl, andcyclooctenyl. Unless stated otherwise specifically in the specification,a cycloalkyl is optionally substituted, for example, with oxo, halogen,amino, nitrile, nitro, hydroxyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl,alkoxy, carboxyl, carboxylate, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl,heteroaryl, and the like. In some embodiments, a cycloalkyl isoptionally substituted with oxo, halogen, methyl, ethyl, —CN, —COOH,COOMe, —CF₃, —OH, —OMe, —NH₂, or —NO₂. In some embodiments, a cycloalkylis optionally substituted with oxo, halogen, methyl, ethyl, —CN, —CF₃,—OH, or —OMe. In some embodiments, the cycloalkyl is optionallysubstituted with halogen.

“Halo” or “halogen” refers to bromo, chloro, fluoro or iodo. In someembodiments, halogen is fluoro or chloro. In some embodiments, halogenis fluoro.

“Haloalkyl” refers to an alkyl radical, as defined above, that issubstituted by one or more halo radicals, as defined above, e.g.,trifluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, fluoromethyl, trichloromethyl,2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, 1,2-difluoroethyl, 3-bromo-2-fluoropropyl,1,2-dibromoethyl, and the like.

“Hydroxyalkyl” refers to an alkyl radical, as defined above, that issubstituted by one or more hydroxyls. In some embodiments, the alkyl issubstituted with one hydroxyl. In some embodiments, the alkyl issubstituted with one, two, or three hydroxyls. Hydroxyalkyl include, forexample, hydroxymethyl, hydroxyethyl, hydroxypropyl, hydroxybutyl, orhydroxypentyl. In some embodiments, the hydroxyalkyl is hydroxymethyl.

“Aminoalkyl” refers to an alkyl radical, as defined above, that issubstituted by one or more amines. In some embodiments, the alkyl issubstituted with one amine. In some embodiments, the alkyl issubstituted with one, two, or three amines. Aminoalkyl include, forexample, aminomethyl, aminoethyl, aminopropyl, aminobutyl, oraminopentyl. In some embodiments, the aminoalkyl is aminomethyl.

“Heteroalkyl” refers to an alkyl group in which one or more skeletalatoms of the alkyl are selected from an atom other than carbon, e.g.,oxygen, nitrogen (e.g., —NH—, —N(alkyl)-), sulfur, phosphorus, orcombinations thereof. A heteroalkyl is attached to the rest of themolecule at a carbon atom of the heteroalkyl. In one aspect, aheteroalkyl is a C₁-C₆ heteroalkyl wherein the heteroalkyl is comprisedof 1 to 6 carbon atoms and one or more atoms other than carbon, e.g.,oxygen, nitrogen (e.g. —NH—, —N(alkyl)-), sulfur, phosphorus, orcombinations thereof wherein the heteroalkyl is attached to the rest ofthe molecule at a carbon atom of the heteroalkyl. Examples of suchheteroalkyl are, for example, —CH₂OCH₃, —CH₂CH₂OCH₃, —CH₂CH₂OCH₂CH₂OCH₃,—CH(CH₃)OCH₃, —CH₂NHCH₃, —CH₂N(CH₃)₂, —CH₂CH₂NHCH₃, or —CH₂CH₂N(CH₃)₂.Unless stated otherwise specifically in the specification, a heteroalkylis optionally substituted for example, with oxo, halogen, amino,nitrile, nitro, hydroxyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy,aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and the like. In someembodiments, a heteroalkyl is optionally substituted with oxo, halogen,methyl, ethyl, —CN, —CF₃, —OH, —OMe, —NH₂, or —NO₂. In some embodiments,a heteroalkyl is optionally substituted with oxo, halogen, methyl,ethyl, —CN, —CF₃, —OH, or —OMe. In some embodiments, the heteroalkyl isoptionally substituted with halogen.

“Heterocycloalkyl” refers to a 3- to 24-membered partially or fullysaturated ring radical comprising 2 to 23 carbon atoms and from one to 8heteroatoms selected from the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen,phosphorous, silicon, and sulfur. In some embodiments, theheterocycloalkyl is fully saturated. In some embodiments, theheterocycloalkyl comprises one to three heteroatoms selected from thegroup consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments,the heterocycloalkyl comprises one to three heteroatoms selected fromthe group consisting of nitrogen and oxygen. In some embodiments, theheterocycloalkyl comprises one to three nitrogens. In some embodiments,the heterocycloalkyl comprises one or two nitrogens. In someembodiments, the heterocycloalkyl comprises one nitrogen. In someembodiments, the heterocycloalkyl comprises one nitrogen and one oxygen.Unless stated otherwise specifically in the specification, theheterocycloalkyl radical may be a monocyclic, bicyclic, tricyclic, ortetracyclic ring system, which may include fused (when fused with anaryl or a heteroaryl ring, the heterocycloalkyl is bonded through anon-aromatic ring atom), spiro, or bridged ring systems; and thenitrogen, carbon, or sulfur atoms in the heterocycloalkyl radical may beoptionally oxidized; the nitrogen atom may be optionally quaternized.Representative heterocycloalkyls include, but are not limited to,heterocycloalkyls having from two to fifteen carbon atoms (C₂-C₁₅ fullysaturated heterocycloalkyl or C₂-C₁₅ heterocycloalkenyl), from two toten carbon atoms (C₂-C₁₀ fully saturated heterocycloalkyl or C₂-C₁₀heterocycloalkenyl), from two to eight carbon atoms (C₂-C₅ fullysaturated heterocycloalkyl or C₂-C₈ heterocycloalkenyl), from two toseven carbon atoms (C₂-C₇ fully saturated heterocycloalkyl or C₂-C₇heterocycloalkenyl), from two to six carbon atoms (C₂-C₆ fully saturatedheterocycloalkyl or C₂-C₆ heterocycloalkenyl), from two to five carbonatoms (C₂-C₅ fully saturated heterocycloalkyl or C₂-C₈heterocycloalkenyl), or two to four carbon atoms (C₂-C₄ fully saturatedheterocycloalkyl or C₂-C₄ heterocycloalkenyl). Examples of suchheterocycloalkyl radicals include, but are not limited to, aziridinyl,azetidinyl, oxetanyl, dioxolanyl, thienyl[1,3]dithianyl,decahydroisoquinolyl, imidazolinyl, imidazolidinyl, isothiazolidinyl,isoxazolidinyl, morpholinyl, octahydroindolyl, octahydroisoindolyl,2-oxopiperazinyl, 2-oxopiperidinyl, 2-oxopyrrolidinyl, oxazolidinyl,piperidinyl, piperazinyl, 4-piperidonyl, pyrrolidinyl, pyrazolidinyl,quinuclidinyl, thiazolidinyl, tetrahydrofuryl, trithianyl,tetrahydropyranyl, thiomorpholinyl, thiamorpholinyl,1-oxo-thiomorpholinyl, 1,1-dioxo-thiomorpholinyl,1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran-1-yl, 3-oxo-1,3-dihydroisobenzofuran-1-yl,methyl-2-oxo-1,3-dioxol-4-yl, and 2-oxo-1,3-dioxol-4-yl. The termheterocycloalkyl also includes all ring forms of the carbohydrates,including but not limited to the monosaccharides, the disaccharides, andthe oligosaccharides. In some embodiments, heterocycloalkyls have from 2to 10 carbons in the ring. It is understood that when referring to thenumber of carbon atoms in a heterocycloalkyl, the number of carbon atomsin the heterocycloalkyl is not the same as the total number of atoms(including the heteroatoms) that make up the heterocycloalkyl (i.e.skeletal atoms of the heterocycloalkyl ring). In some embodiments, theheterocycloalkyl is a 3- to 8-membered heterocycloalkyl. In someembodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is a 3- to 7-memberedheterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is a 3- to6-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkylis a 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments, theheterocycloalkyl is a 5- to 6-membered heterocycloalkyl. In someembodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is a 3- to 8-memberedheterocycloalkenyl. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is a 3- to7-membered heterocycloalkenyl. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkylis a 3- to 6-membered heterocycloalkenyl. In some embodiments, theheterocycloalkyl is a 4- to 6-membered heterocycloalkenyl. In someembodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is a 5- to 6-memberedheterocycloalkenyl. Unless stated otherwise specifically in thespecification, a heterocycloalkyl may be optionally substituted asdescribed below, for example, with oxo, halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro,hydroxyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, carboxyl,carboxylate, aryl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and thelike. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is optionallysubstituted with oxo, halogen, methyl, ethyl, —CN, —COOH, COOMe, —CF₃,—OH, —OMe, —NH₂, or —NO₂. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl isoptionally substituted with halogen, methyl, ethyl, —CN, —CF₃, —OH, or—OMe. In some embodiments, the heterocycloalkyl is optionallysubstituted with halogen.

“Heteroaryl” refers to a 5- to 14-membered ring system radicalcomprising one to thirteen carbon atoms, one to six heteroatoms selectedfrom the group consisting of nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorous, and sulfur,and at least one aromatic ring. In some embodiments, the heteroarylcomprises one to three heteroatoms selected from the group consisting ofnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur. In some embodiments, the heteroarylcomprises one to three heteroatoms selected from the group consisting ofnitrogen and oxygen. In some embodiments, the heteroaryl comprises oneto three nitrogens. In some embodiments, the heteroaryl comprises one ortwo nitrogens. In some embodiments, the heteroaryl comprises onenitrogen. The heteroaryl radical may be a monocyclic, bicyclic,tricyclic, or tetracyclic ring system, which may include fused (whenfused with a cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl ring, the heteroaryl isbonded through an aromatic ring atom) or bridged ring systems; and thenitrogen, carbon, or sulfur atoms in the heteroaryl radical may beoptionally oxidized; the nitrogen atom may be optionally quaternized. Insome embodiments, the heteroaryl is a 5- to 10-membered heteroaryl. Insome embodiments, the heteroaryl is a 5- to 6-membered heteroaryl. Insome embodiments, the heteroaryl is a 6-membered heteroaryl. In someembodiments, the heteroaryl is a 5-membered heteroaryl. Examplesinclude, but are not limited to, azepinyl, acridinyl, benzimidazolyl,benzothiazolyl, benzindolyl, benzodioxolyl, benzofuranyl, benzooxazolyl,benzothiazolyl, benzothiadiazolyl, benzo[b][1,4]dioxepinyl,1,4-benzodioxanyl, benzonaphthofuranyl, benzoxazolyl, benzodioxolyl,benzodioxinyl, benzopyranyl, benzopyranonyl, benzofuranyl,benzofuranonyl, benzothienyl (benzothiophenyl), benzotriazolyl,benzo[4,6]imidazo[1,2-a]pyridinyl, carbazolyl, cinnolinyl,dibenzofuranyl, dibenzothiophenyl, furanyl, furanonyl, isothiazolyl,imidazolyl, indazolyl, indolyl, indazolyl, isoindolyl, indolinyl,isoindolinyl, isoquinolyl, indolizinyl, isoxazolyl, naphthyridinyl,oxadiazolyl, 2-oxoazepinyl, oxazolyl, oxiranyl, 1-oxidopyridinyl,1-oxidopyrimidinyl, 1-oxidopyrazinyl, 1-oxidopyridazinyl,1-phenyl-1H-pyrrolyl, phenazinyl, phenothiazinyl, phenoxazinyl,phthalazinyl, pteridinyl, purinyl, pyrrolyl, pyrazolyl, pyridinyl,pyrazinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyridazinyl, quinazolinyl, quinoxalinyl,quinolinyl, quinuclidinyl, isoquinolinyl, tetrahydroquinolinyl,thiazolyl, thiadiazolyl, triazolyl, tetrazolyl, triazinyl, andthiophenyl (i.e., thienyl). Unless stated otherwise specifically in thespecification, a heteroaryl may be optionally substituted, for example,with halogen, amino, nitrile, nitro, hydroxyl, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,haloalkyl, alkoxy, carboxyl, carboxylate, aryl, cycloalkyl,heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl, and the like. In some embodiments, theheteroaryl is optionally substituted with halogen, methyl, ethyl, —CN,—COOH, COOMe, —CF₃, —OH, —OMe, —NH₂, or —NO₂. In some embodiments, theheteroaryl is optionally substituted with halogen, methyl, ethyl, —CN,—CF₃, —OH, or —OMe. In some embodiments, the heteroaryl is optionallysubstituted with halogen.

The term “optional” or “optionally” means that the subsequentlydescribed event or circumstance may or may not occur, and that thedescription includes instances where said event or circumstance occursand instances in which it does not. For example, “optionally substitutedalkyl” means either “alkyl” or “substituted alkyl” as defined above.Further, an optionally substituted group may be un-substituted (e.g.,—CH₂CH₃), fully substituted (e.g., —CF₂CF₃), mono-substituted (e.g.,—CH₂CH₂F) or substituted at a level anywhere in-between fullysubstituted and mono-substituted (e.g., —CH₂CHF₂, —CH₂CF₃, —CF₂CH₃,—CFHCHF₂, etc.). It will be understood by those skilled in the art withrespect to any group containing one or more substituents that suchgroups are not intended to introduce any substitution or substitutionpatterns that are sterically impractical and/or syntheticallynon-feasible. Thus, any substituents described should generally beunderstood as having a maximum molecular weight of about 1,000 daltons,and more typically, up to about 500 daltons.

An “effective amount” or “therapeutically effective amount” refers to anamount of a compound administered to a mammalian subject, either as asingle dose or as part of a series of doses, which is effective toproduce a desired therapeutic effect.

“Treatment” of an individual (e.g. a mammal, such as a human) or a cellis any type of intervention used in an attempt to alter the naturalcourse of the individual or cell. In some embodiments, treatmentincludes administration of a pharmaceutical composition, subsequent tothe initiation of a pathologic event or contact with an etiologic agentand includes stabilization of the condition (e.g., condition does notworsen) or alleviation of the condition.

Compounds

The present disclosure includes compounds and/or materials for use asSARS-CoV-2 inhibitors and for treating a subject infected withSARS-CoV-2.

Disclosed herein is a compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or stereoisomer thereof:

wherein:

-   R¹ is halogen;-   R² is halogen;-   Ring A is cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl;-   each R³ is independently halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OH, —OR^(a),    —OC(═O)R^(a), —OC(═O)OR^(b), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —SH, —SR^(a), —SF₅,    —S(═O)R^(a), —S(═O)₂R^(a), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(b)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(b)C(═O)R^(a), —NR^(b)C(═O)OR^(b),    —NR^(b)S(═O)₂R^(a), —C(═O)R^(a), —C(═O)OR^(b), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl,    C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl, cycloalkyl,    heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl,    alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is    optionally and independently substituted with one or more R^(3a);-   or two R³ on the same atom are taken together to form an oxo;-   each R^(3a) is independently halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OH, —OR^(a),    —OC(═O)R^(a), —OC(═O)OR^(b), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —SH, —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(a), —S(═O)₂R^(a), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(b)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(b)C(═O)R^(a), —NR^(b)C(═O)OR^(b),    —NR^(b)S(═O)₂R^(a), —C(═O)R^(a), —C(═O)OR^(b), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl,    C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl, cycloalkyl,    heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl;-   or two R^(3a) on the same atom are taken together to form an oxo;-   n is 0-4;-   L is —(CR⁴R⁴)_(p)—;-   each R⁴ is independently hydrogen, halogen, C₁-C₆alkyl,    C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, or    C₁-C₆heteroalkyl;-   or two R⁴ on the same carbon are taken together to form a cycloalkyl    or heterocycloalkyl, each optionally substituted with one or more    R^(4a);-   each R^(4a) is independently halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OH, —OR^(a),    —NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(a), —C(═O)OR^(b), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, or    C₁-C₆heteroalkyl;-   p is 0-4;-   R⁵ is deuterium, C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl,    C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, or heterocycloalkyl;-   Ring B is cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl;-   each R⁶ is independently halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OH, —OR^(a),    —OC(═O)R^(a), —OC(═O)OR^(b), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —SH, —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(a), —S(═O)₂R^(a), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(b)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(b)C(═O)R^(a), —NR^(b)C(═O)OR^(b),    —NR^(b)S(═O)₂R^(a), —C(═O)R^(a), —C(═O)OR^(b), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl,    C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl, cycloalkyl,    heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; wherein the alkyl, alkenyl,    alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is    optionally and independently substituted with one or more R^(6a);-   or two R⁶ on the same atom are taken together to form an oxo;-   each R^(6a) is independently halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OH, —OR^(a),    —OC(═O)R^(a), —OC(═O)OR^(b), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —SH, —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(a), —S(═O)₂R^(a), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(b)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(b)C(═O)R^(a), —NR^(b)C(═O)OR^(b),    —NR^(b)S(═O)₂R^(a), —C(═O)R^(a), —C(═O)OR^(b), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl,    C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl, cycloalkyl,    heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl;-   or two R^(6a) on the same atom are taken together to form an oxo;-   m is 0-4;-   R⁷ is hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl,    C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, or heterocycloalkyl;-   R⁸ is C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl,    C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl,    cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl,    C₁-C₆alkylene(cycloalkyl), C₁-C₆alkylene(heterocycloalkyl),    C₁-C₆alkylene(aryl), or C₁-C₆alkylene(heteroaryl); wherein the    alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and    heteroaryl is optionally and independently substituted with one or    more R^(8a);-   each R^(8a) is independently halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OH, —OR^(a),    —OC(═O)R^(a), —OC(═O)OR^(b), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —SH, —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(a), —S(═O)₂R^(a), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(b)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(b)C(═O)R^(a), —NR^(b)C(═O)OR^(b),    —NR^(b)S(═O)₂R^(a), —C(═O)R^(a), —C(═O)OR^(b), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl,    C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl, cycloalkyl,    heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl;-   or two R^(8a) on the same atom are taken together to form an oxo;-   or R⁷ and R⁸ are taken together to form a heterocycloalkyl    optionally and independently substituted with one or more R^(7a);-   each R^(7a) is independently halogen, —CN, —NO₂, —OH, —OR^(a),    —OC(═O)R^(a), —OC(═O)OR^(b), —OC(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —SH, —SR^(a),    —S(═O)R^(a), —S(═O)₂R^(a), —S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(c)R^(d),    —NR^(b)C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(b)C(═O)R^(a), —NR^(b)C(═O)OR^(b),    —NR^(b)S(═O)₂R^(a), —C(═O)R^(a), —C(═O)OR^(b), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d),    C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl,    C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl, cycloalkyl,    heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl;-   or two R^(7a) on the same atom are taken together to form an oxo;-   each R^(a) is independently C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl,    C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl,    C₂-C₆alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl,    C₁-C₆alkylene(cycloalkyl), C₁-C₆alkylene(heterocycloalkyl),    C₁-C₆alkylene(aryl), or C₁-C₆alkylene(heteroaryl); wherein each    alkyl, alkylene, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl,    aryl, and heteroaryl is independently optionally substituted with    one or more R;-   each R^(b) is independently hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl,    C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl,    C₂-C₆alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl,    C₁-C₆alkylene(cycloalkyl), C₁-C₆alkylene(heterocycloalkyl),    C₁-C₆alkylene(aryl), or C₁-C₆alkylene(heteroaryl); wherein each    alkyl, alkylene, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl,    aryl, and heteroaryl is independently optionally substituted with    one or more R;-   each R^(c) and R^(d) are independently hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl,    C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl,    C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, C₂-C₆alkenyl, C₂-C₆alkynyl, cycloalkyl,    heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆alkylene(cycloalkyl),    C₁-C₆alkylene(heterocycloalkyl), C₁-C₆alkylene(aryl), or    C₁-C₆alkylene(heteroaryl); wherein each alkyl, alkylene, alkenyl,    alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is    independently optionally substituted with one or more R;-   or R^(c) and R^(d) are taken together with the atom to which they    are attached to form a heterocycloalkyl optionally substituted with    one or more R; and-   each R is independently halogen, —CN, —OH, —OC₁-C₆alkyl,    —S(═O)C₁-C₆alkyl, —S(═O)₂C₁-C₆alkyl, —S(═O)₂NH₂,    —S(═O)₂NHC₁-C₆alkyl, —S(═O)₂N(C₁-C₆alkyl)₂, —NH₂, —NHC₁-C₆alkyl,    —N(C₁-C₆alkyl)₂, —NHC(═O)OC₁-C₆alkyl, —C(═O) C₁-C₆alkyl, —C(═O)OH,    —C(═O)OC₁-C₆alkyl, —C(═O)NH₂, —C(═O)N(C₁-C₆alkyl)₂,    —C(═O)NHC₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl,    C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, or C₁-C₆heteroalkyl;-   or two R on the same atom are taken together to form an oxo.

In some embodiments, the compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or stereoisomer thereof is:

In some embodiments, the compound of Formula (I), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or stereoisomer thereof is:

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), R⁸ is C₁-C₆haloalkyl,cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl,C₁-C₆alkylene(cycloalkyl), C₁-C₆alkylene(heterocycloalkyl),C₁-C₆alkylene(aryl), or C₁-C₆alkylene(heteroaryl); wherein the alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl isoptionally and independently substituted with one or more R^(8a). Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), R⁸ isC₁-C₆alkylene(aryl); wherein the alkyl and aryl is optionally andindependently substituted with one or more R^(8a). In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), R⁸ is cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl;wherein the cycloalkyl and heterocycloalkyl is optionally andindependently substituted with one or more R^(8a). In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), R⁸ is cycloalkyl optionally andindependently substituted with one or more R^(8a). In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), R⁸ is heterocycloalkyl optionally andindependently substituted with one or more R^(8a). In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I), R⁸ is heterocycloalkyl containing 1 to 2heteroatoms selected from O and N. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I), R⁸ is a bridged bicyclic ring. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I), R⁸ is a fused bicyclic ring. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I), R⁸ is a monocyclic 6-memberedcycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl, each of which is optionally substitutedwith one or more R^(8a).

In some embodiments of a compound Formula (I), R⁸ is

wherein Ring C is cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; andq is 0-4.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), R⁸ is

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), R⁸ is

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), R⁸ is

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), R⁸ is

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), R⁷ and R⁸ are takentogether to form a heterocycloalkyl optionally and independentlysubstituted with one or more R^(7a).

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), each R^(7a) isindependently halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(a),—C(═O)OR^(b), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl,C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, orheterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), eachR^(7a) is independently halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(a),C₁-C₆alkyl, or C₁-C₆haloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I), the compound is ofFormula (Ia):

wherein:

-   Ring C is cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, or heteroaryl; and-   q is 0-4.

In some embodiments, the compound of Formula (Ia), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or stereoisomer thereof is:

In some embodiments, the compound of Formula (Ia), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or stereoisomer thereof is:

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), Ring C iscycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I) or (Ia), Ring C is cycloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I) or (Ia), Ring C is heterocycloalkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), Ring C is a 6-memberedring.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), q is 0-2. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), q is 1-3. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), q is 1 or 2. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), q is 0 or 1. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), q is 0. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), q is 1. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), q is 2. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), q is 3. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), q is 4.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), R¹ is fluoroor chloro. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), R²is fluoro or chloro. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or(Ia), R¹ is fluoro and R² is chloro. In some embodiments of a compoundof Formula (I) or (Ia), R¹ is chloro and R² is fluoro.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), Ring A is arylor heteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),Ring A is phenyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or(Ia), Ring A is 6-membered heteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compoundof Formula (I) or (Ia), Ring A is monocyclic ring. In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), Ring A is bicyclic ring. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), Ring A is tricyclicring.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), each R³ isindependently halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR^(a), —SR^(a), —SF₅, —S(═O)₂R^(a),—S(═O)₂NR^(c)R^(d), —NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(a), —C(═O)OR^(b),—C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl,C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl,or heteroaryl; wherein the alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl,and heteroaryl is optionally and independently substituted with one ormore R^(3a). In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),each R³ is independently halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a), —SF₅,—S(═O)₂R^(a), C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl,aryl, or heteroaryl; wherein the alkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl,aryl, and heteroaryl is optionally and independently substituted withone or more R^(3a). In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or(Ia), each R³ is independently halogen, —CN, —OR^(a), —SR^(a), —SF₅,—S(═O)₂R^(a), C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, or heteroaryl;wherein the alkyl, cycloalkyl, and heteroaryl is optionally andindependently substituted with one or more R^(3a). In some embodimentsof a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), each R³ is independently halogen,—OR^(a), —SR^(a), —SF₅, —S(═O)₂R^(a), C₁-C₆haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, orheteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),each R³ is independently —OR^(a) or —SR^(a). In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I) or (Ia), each R³ is independently —OR^(a). Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), each R³ isindependently —SR^(a). In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I)or (Ia), each R³ is independently heteroaryl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), each R^(3a) isindependently halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(a),—C(═O)OR^(b), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, cycloalkyl,or heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or(Ia), each R^(3a) is independently halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR^(a),—NR^(c)R^(d), C₁-C₆alkyl, or C₁-C₆haloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I) or (Ia), each R^(3a) is independently halogen,C₁-C₆alkyl, or C₁-C₆haloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), n is 1 or 2.In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), n is 1-3. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), n is 0-2. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), n is 1. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), n is 2. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), n is 3. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), n is 4.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), p is 0. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), p is 1. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), p is 2. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), p is 3. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), p is 1-3. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), p is 0-2. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), p is 0 or 1. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), p is 1 or 2. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), p is 0 (i.e., L is abond).

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), each R⁴ isindependently hydrogen, halogen, or C₁-C₆alkyl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I) or (Ia), each R⁴ is independently hydrogen orC₁-C₆alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),each R⁴ is independently hydrogen or halogen. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I) or (Ia), each R⁴ is hydrogen.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), two R⁴ on thesame carbon are taken together to form a cycloalkyl or heterocycloalkyl,each optionally substituted with one or more R^(4a).

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), each R^(4a) isindependently halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), C₁-C₆alkyl, orC₁-C₆haloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or(Ia), each R^(4a) is independently halogen, —OH, C₁-C₆alkyl, orC₁-C₆haloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), each R isdeuterium or C₁-C₆alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(I) or (Ia), each R is deuterium, C₁-C₆alkyl, or C₁-C₆deuteroalkyl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), each R isC₁-C₆alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),each R⁵ is C₁-C₃alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I)or (Ia), each R⁵ is methyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(I) or (Ia), each R is CD₃. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula(I) or (Ia), each R is deuterium.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), Ring B isheterocycloalkyl or heteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound ofFormula (I) or (Ia), Ring B is heteroaryl. In some embodiments of acompound of Formula (I) or (Ia), Ring B is 5- or 6-membered heteroaryl.In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), Ring B is6-membered heteroaryl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I)or (Ia), Ring B is pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, or pyrazinyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), Ring B is pyridinyl orpyrimidinyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),Ring B is pyridinyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or(Ia), Ring B is pyrimidinyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), each R⁶ isindependently halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), C₁-C₆alkyl, orC₁-C₆haloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or(Ia), each R⁶ is independently halogen or C₁-C₆alkyl. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), each R⁶ isindependently halogen.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), each R^(6a) isindependently halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(a),—C(═O)OR^(b), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl,C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, orheterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or(Ia), each R^(6a) is independently halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR^(a),—NR^(c)R^(d), C₁-C₆alkyl, or C₁-C₆haloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), m is 0-3. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), m is 1-3. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), m is 0-2. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), m is 0 or 1. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), m is 1 or 2. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), m is 0. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), m is 1. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), m is 2. In someembodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), m is 3.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), R⁷ is hydrogenor C₁-C₆alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia),R⁷ is C₁-C₆alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or(Ia), R⁷ is hydrogen.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), each R^(8a) isindependently halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR^(a), —NR^(c)R^(d), —C(═O)R^(a),—C(═O)OR^(b), —C(═O)NR^(c)R^(d), C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl,C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, orheterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or(Ia), each R^(8a) is independently halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR^(a),—NR^(c)R^(d), C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl,C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, or heterocycloalkyl. Insome embodiments of a compound of Formula (I) or (Ia), each R^(8a) isindependently halogen, —OH, —OR^(a), C₁-C₆alkyl, or C₁-C₆haloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (Ia),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (Ia),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (Ia),

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (Ia)

In some embodiments of a compound of Formula (Ia), R¹ is fluoro orchloro; R² is fluoro or chloro; R is C₁-C₃alkyl (e.g., methyl);

and R³ is halogen, —CN, —OH, —OR^(a), —SR^(a), —SF₅, —S(═O)₂R^(a),C₁-C₆alkyl, or C₁-C₆haloalkyl, wherein R^(a) is C₁-C₆alkyl orC₁-C₆haloalkyl; L is —(CR⁴R⁴)_(p)— and p is 0 (i.e., L is a bond); RingB is 6-membered heteroaryl, each R⁶ is independently halogen orC₁-C₆alkyl and m is 0, 1, or 2; Ring C is 6-membered cycloalkyl orheterocycloalkyl; and each R^(8a) is independently halogen, —OH,—OR^(a), C₁-C₆alkyl, or C₁-C₆haloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound disclosed herein, each R^(a) isindependently C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl,C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl,heteroaryl, C₁-C₆alkylene(cycloalkyl), C₁-C₆alkylene(heterocycloalkyl),C₁-C₆alkylene(aryl), or C₁-C₆alkylene(heteroaryl); wherein each alkyl,alkylene, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl isindependently optionally substituted with one or more R. In someembodiments of a compound disclosed herein, each R^(a) is independentlyC₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, or cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl; whereineach alkyl, cycloalkyl, and heterocycloalkyl is independently optionallysubstituted with one or more R. In some embodiments of a compounddisclosed herein, each R^(a) is independently C₁-C₆alkyl,C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, C₁-C₆heteroalkyl,cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl,C₁-C₆alkylene(cycloalkyl), C₁-C₆alkylene(heterocycloalkyl),C₁-C₆alkylene(aryl), or C₁-C₆alkylene(heteroaryl). In some embodimentsof a compound disclosed herein, each R^(a) is independently C₁-C₆alkyl,C₁-C₆haloalkyl, or cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl. In some embodiments ofa compound disclosed herein, each R^(a) is independently C₁-C₆alkyl orC₁-C₆haloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compound disclosed herein, eachR^(a) is independently C₁-C₆alkyl. In some embodiments of a compounddisclosed herein, each R^(a) is independently C₁-C₆haloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound disclosed herein, each R^(b) isindependently hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl,C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl,heteroaryl, C₁-C₆alkylene(cycloalkyl), C₁-C₆alkylene(heterocycloalkyl),C₁-C₆alkylene(aryl), or C₁-C₆alkylene(heteroaryl); wherein each alkyl,alkylene, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl isindependently optionally substituted with one or more R. In someembodiments of a compound disclosed herein, each R^(b) is independentlyhydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, or cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl;wherein each alkyl, cycloalkyl, and heterocycloalkyl is independentlyoptionally substituted with one or more R. In some embodiments of acompound disclosed herein, each R^(b) is independently hydrogen,C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl,C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl,C₁-C₆alkylene(cycloalkyl), C₁-C₆alkylene(heterocycloalkyl),C₁-C₆alkylene(aryl), or C₁-C₆alkylene(heteroaryl). In some embodimentsof a compound disclosed herein, each R^(b) is independently hydrogen,C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, or cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl. In someembodiments of a compound disclosed herein, each R^(b) is independentlyhydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl or C₁-C₆haloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound disclosed herein, each R^(b) is independently hydrogen orC₁-C₆alkyl. In some embodiments of a compound disclosed herein, eachR^(b) is hydrogen. In some embodiments of a compound disclosed herein,each R^(b) is independently C₁-C₆alkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound disclosed herein, each R^(c) and R^(d)are independently hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl,C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl,heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, C₁-C₆alkylene(cycloalkyl),C₁-C₆alkylene(heterocycloalkyl), C₁-C₆alkylene(aryl), orC₁-C₆alkylene(heteroaryl); wherein each alkyl, alkylene, cycloalkyl,heterocycloalkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl is independently optionallysubstituted with one or more R. In some embodiments of a compounddisclosed herein, each R^(c) and R^(d) are independently hydrogen,C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, or cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl; whereineach alkyl, cycloalkyl, and heterocycloalkyl is independently optionallysubstituted with one or more R. In some embodiments of a compounddisclosed herein, each R^(c) and R^(d) are independently hydrogen,C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl,C₁-C₆heteroalkyl, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl,C₁-C₆alkylene(cycloalkyl), C₁-C₆alkylene(heterocycloalkyl),C₁-C₆alkylene(aryl), or C₁-C₆alkylene(heteroaryl). In some embodimentsof a compound disclosed herein, each R^(c) and R^(d) are independentlyhydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, or cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl.In some embodiments of a compound disclosed herein, each R^(c) and R^(d)are independently hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl or C₁-C₆haloalkyl. In someembodiments of a compound disclosed herein, each R^(c) and R^(d) areindependently hydrogen or C₁-C₆alkyl. In some embodiments of a compounddisclosed herein, each R^(c) and R^(d) are hydrogen. In some embodimentsof a compound disclosed herein, each R^(c) and R^(d) are independentlyC₁-C₆alkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound disclosed herein, R^(c) and R^(d) aretaken together with the atom to which they are attached to form aheterocycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or more R.

In some embodiments of a compound disclosed herein, each R isindependently halogen, —CN, —OH, —OC₁-C₆alkyl, —NH₂, —NHC₁-C₆alkyl,—N(C₁-C₆alkyl)₂, —NHC(═O)OC₁-C₆alkyl, —C(═O)C₁-C₆alkyl, —C(═O)OH,—C(═O)OC₁-C₆alkyl, —C(═O)NH₂, —C(═O)N(C₁-C₆alkyl)₂, —C(═O)NHC₁-C₆alkyl,C₁-C₆alkyl, or C₁-C₆haloalkyl. In some embodiments of a compounddisclosed herein, each R is independently halogen, —CN, —OH,—OC₁-C₆alkyl, —NH₂, —C(═O)C₁-C₆alkyl, —C(═O)OH, —C(═O)OC₁-C₆alkyl,—C(═O)NH₂, C₁-C₆alkyl, or C₁-C₆haloalkyl. In some embodiments of acompound disclosed herein, each R is independently halogen, —CN, —OH,—OC₁-C₆alkyl, —NH₂, C₁-C₆alkyl, or C₁-C₆haloalkyl.

In some embodiments of a compound disclosed herein, each R³, R⁶, R⁸,R^(a), R^(b), R^(c), R^(d), the ring formed when: two R⁴ are takentogether, R⁷ and R⁸ are taken together, and R^(c) and R^(d) are takentogether, is optionally and independently substituted with one, two,three, or four substituents as defined herein. In some embodiments of acompound disclosed herein, each R³, R⁶, R⁸, R^(a), R^(b), R^(c), R^(d),the ring formed when: two R⁴ are taken together, R⁷ and R⁸ are takentogether, and R^(c) and R^(d) are taken together, is optionally andindependently substituted with one, two, or three substituents asdefined herein. In some embodiments of a compound disclosed herein, eachR³, R⁶, R⁸, R^(a), R^(b), R^(c), R^(d), the ring formed when: two R⁴ aretaken together, R⁷ and R⁸ are taken together, and R^(c) and R^(d) aretaken together, is optionally and independently substituted with one ortwo substituents as defined herein.

In some embodiments of a compound disclosed herein, one or more hydrogenon Ring A, Ring B, or Ring C is replaced with one or more deuteriums.

In some embodiments of a compound disclosed herein, one or more of R,R³, R^(3a), R⁴, R^(4a), R⁵, R⁶, R^(6a), R⁷, R^(7a), R⁸, R^(8a), R⁹,R^(9a), R¹⁰, R^(a), R^(b), R^(c), and/or R^(d) groups comprise deuteriumat a percentage higher than the natural abundance of deuterium.

In some embodiments of a compound disclosed herein, one or morehydrogens are replaced with one or more deuteriums in one or more of thefollowing groups R, R³, R^(3a), R⁴, R^(4a), R⁵, R⁶, R^(6a), R⁷, R^(7a),R⁸, R^(8a), R⁹, R^(9a), R¹⁰, R^(a), R^(b), R^(c), and/or R^(d).

In some embodiments of a compound disclosed herein, the abundance ofdeuterium in each of R, R³, R^(3a), R⁴, R^(4a), R⁵, R⁶, R^(6a), R⁷,R^(7a), R⁸, R^(8a), R⁹, R^(9a), R¹⁰, R^(a), R^(b), R^(c), and/or R^(d)is independently at least 100, at least 10%, at least 20%, at least 30%,at least 40%, at least 50%, at least 60%, at least 70%, at least 80%, atleast 90%, or 10000 of a total number of hydrogen and deuterium.

Any combination of the groups described above for the various variablesis contemplated herein. Throughout the specification, groups andsubstituents thereof are chosen by one skilled in the field to providestable moieties and compounds.

In some embodiments the compound disclosed herein, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt, solvate, or stereoisomer thereof, is one of thecompounds in Table 1.

TABLE 1 Ex.* Structures  1 (a and b)

 2 (a and b)

 3 (a and b)

 4 (a and b)

 5 (a and b)

 6 (a, b, c, and d)

 7 (a, b, c, and d)

 8 (a and b)

 9 (a and b)

 10 (a and b)

 11 (a and b)

 12 (a and b)

 13 (a and b)

 14 (a and b)

 15 (a and b)

 16 (a and b)

 17 (a and b)

 18 (a and b)

 19 (a and b)

 20 (a and b)

 21 (a and b)

 22 (a and b)

 23 (a and b)

 24 (a and b)

 25 (a and b)

 26 (a and b)

 27 (a and b)

 28 (a and b)

 29 (a and b)

 30 (a and b)

 31 (a, b, c, and d)

 32 (a and b)

 33 (a and b)

 34 (a and b)

 35 (a, b, c, and d)

 36 (a and b)

 37 (a and b)

 38 (a and b)

 39 (a and b)

 40 (a and b)

 41 (a and b)

 42 (a, b, c, and d)

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Further Forms of Compounds Disclosed HereinIsomers/Stereoisomers

In some embodiments, the compounds described herein exist as geometricisomers. In some embodiments, the compounds described herein possess oneor more double bonds. The compounds presented herein include all cis,trans, syn, anti, entgegen (E), and zusammen (Z) isomers as well as thecorresponding mixtures thereof. In some situations, the compoundsdescribed herein possess one or more chiral centers and each centerexists in the R configuration, or S configuration. The compoundsdescribed herein include all diastereomeric, enantiomeric, and epimericforms as well as the corresponding mixtures thereof. In additionalembodiments of the compounds and methods provided herein, mixtures ofenantiomers and/or diastereoisomers, resulting from a single preparativestep, combination, or interconversion are useful for the applicationsdescribed herein. In some embodiments, the compounds described hereinare prepared as their individual stereoisomers by reacting a racemicmixture of the compound with an optically active resolving agent to forma pair of diastereoisomeric compounds, separating the diastereomers andrecovering the optically pure enantiomers. In some embodiments,dissociable complexes are preferred. In some embodiments, thediastereomers have distinct physical properties (e.g., melting points,boiling points, solubilities, reactivity, etc.) and are separated bytaking advantage of these dissimilarities. In some embodiments, thediastereomers are separated by chiral chromatography, or preferably, byseparation/resolution techniques based upon differences in solubility.In some embodiments, the optically pure enantiomer is then recovered,along with the resolving agent, by any practical means that would notresult in racemization.

Labeled Compounds

In some embodiments, the compounds described herein exist in theirisotopically-labeled forms. In some embodiments, the methods disclosedherein include methods of treating diseases by administering suchisotopically-labeled compounds. In some embodiments, the methodsdisclosed herein include methods of treating diseases by administeringsuch isotopically-labeled compounds as pharmaceutical compositions.Thus, in some embodiments, the compounds disclosed herein includeisotopically-labeled compounds, which are identical to those recitedherein, but for the fact that one or more atoms are replaced by an atomhaving an atomic mass or mass number different from the atomic mass ormass number usually found in nature. Examples of isotopes that can beincorporated into compounds disclosed herein include isotopes ofhydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorous, sulfur, fluorine, andchloride, such as ²H (D), ³H, ¹³C, ¹⁴C, ¹⁵N, ¹⁸O, ¹⁷O, ³¹P, ³²P, ³⁵S,¹⁸F, and ³⁶Cl, respectively. Compounds described herein, and thepharmaceutically acceptable salts, solvates, or stereoisomers thereofwhich contain the aforementioned isotopes and/or other isotopes of otheratoms are within the scope of this disclosure. Certainisotopically-labeled compounds, for example those into which radioactiveisotopes such as ³H and ¹⁴C are incorporated, are useful in drug and/orsubstrate tissue distribution assays. Tritiated, i.e., ³H and carbon-14,i.e., ¹⁴C, isotopes are particularly preferred for their ease ofpreparation and detectability.

In some embodiments, the abundance of deuterium in each of thesubstituents disclosed herein is independently at least 1%, at least10%, at least 20%, at least 30%, at least 40%, at least 50%, at least60%, at least 70%, at least 80%, at least 90%, or 100% of a total numberof hydrogen and deuterium. In some embodiments, one or more of thesubstituents disclosed herein comprise deuterium at a percentage higherthan the natural abundance of deuterium. In some embodiments, one ormore hydrogens are replaced with one or more deuteriums in one or moreof the substituents disclosed herein.

In some embodiments, the compounds described herein are labeled by othermeans, including, but not limited to, the use of chromophores orfluorescent moieties, bioluminescent labels, or chemiluminescent labels.

Pharmaceutically Acceptable Salts

In some embodiments, the compounds described herein exist as theirpharmaceutically acceptable salts. In some embodiments, the methodsdisclosed herein include methods of treating diseases by administeringsuch pharmaceutically acceptable salts. In some embodiments, the methodsdisclosed herein include methods of treating diseases by administeringsuch pharmaceutically acceptable salts as pharmaceutical compositions.

In some embodiments, the compounds described herein possess acidic orbasic groups and therefore react with any of a number of inorganic ororganic bases, and inorganic and organic acids, to form apharmaceutically acceptable salt. In some embodiments, these salts areprepared in situ during the final isolation and purification of thecompounds disclosed herein, or a solvate, or stereoisomer thereof, or byseparately reacting a purified compound in its free form with a suitableacid or base, and isolating the salt thus formed.

Examples of pharmaceutically acceptable salts include those saltsprepared by reaction of the compounds described herein with a mineral,organic acid or inorganic base, such salts including, acetate, acrylate,adipate, alginate, aspartate, benzoate, benzenesulfonate, bisulfate,bisulfite, bromide, butyrate, butyn-1,4-dioate, camphorate,camphorsulfonate, caproate, caprylate, chlorobenzoate, chloride,citrate, cyclopentanepropionate, decanoate, digluconate,dihydrogenphosphate, dinitrobenzoate, dodecylsulfate, ethanesulfonate,formate, fumarate, glucoheptanoate, glycerophosphate, glycolate,hemisulfate, heptanoate, hexanoate, hexyne-1,6-dioate, hydroxybenzoate,γ-hydroxybutyrate, hydrochloride, hydrobromide, hydroiodide,2-hydroxyethanesulfonate, iodide, isobutyrate, lactate, maleate,malonate, methanesulfonate, mandelate metaphosphate, methanesulfonate,methoxybenzoate, methylbenzoate, monohydrogenphosphate,1-napthalenesulfonate, 2-napthalenesulfonate, nicotinate, nitrate,palmoate, pectinate, persulfate, 3-phenylpropionate, phosphate, picrate,pivalate, propionate, pyrosulfate, pyrophosphate, propiolate, phthalate,phenylacetate, phenylbutyrate, propanesulfonate, salicylate, succinate,sulfate, sulfite, succinate, suberate, sebacate, sulfonate, tartrate,thiocyanate, tosylateundeconate and xylenesulfonate.

Further, the compounds described herein can be prepared aspharmaceutically acceptable salts formed by reacting the free base formof the compound with a pharmaceutically acceptable inorganic or organicacid, including, but not limited to, inorganic acids such ashydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid,phosphoric acid metaphosphoric acid, and the like; and organic acidssuch as acetic acid, propionic acid, hexanoic acid,cyclopentanepropionic acid, glycolic acid, pyruvic acid, lactic acid,malonic acid, succinic acid, malic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid,p-toluenesulfonic acid, tartaric acid, trifluoroacetic acid, citricacid, benzoic acid, 3-(4-hydroxybenzoyl)benzoic acid, cinnamic acid,mandelic acid, arylsulfonic acid, methanesulfonic acid, ethanesulfonicacid, 1,2-ethanedisulfonic acid, 2-hydroxyethanesulfonic acid,benzenesulfonic acid, 2-naphthalenesulfonic acid,4-methylbicyclo-[2.2.2]oct-2-ene-1-carboxylic acid, glucoheptonic acid,4,4′-methylenebis-(3-hydroxy-2-ene-1-carboxylic acid), 3-phenylpropionicacid, trimethylacetic acid, tertiary butylacetic acid, lauryl sulfuricacid, gluconic acid, glutamic acid, hydroxynaphthoic acid, salicylicacid, stearic acid and muconic acid. In some embodiments, other acids,such as oxalic, while not in themselves pharmaceutically acceptable, areemployed in the preparation of salts useful as intermediates inobtaining the compounds disclosed herein, solvate, or stereoisomerthereof and their pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts.

In some embodiments, those compounds described herein which comprise afree acid group react with a suitable base, such as the hydroxide,carbonate, bicarbonate, sulfate, of a pharmaceutically acceptable metalcation, with ammonia, or with a pharmaceutically acceptable organicprimary, secondary, tertiary, or quaternary amine. Representative saltsinclude the alkali or alkaline earth salts, like lithium, sodium,potassium, calcium, and magnesium, and aluminum salts and the like.Illustrative examples of bases include sodium hydroxide, potassiumhydroxide, choline hydroxide, sodium carbonate, N⁺(C₁₋₄ alkyl)₄, and thelike.

Representative organic amines useful for the formation of base additionsalts include ethylamine, diethylamine, ethylenediamine, ethanolamine,diethanolamine, piperazine and the like. It should be understood thatthe compounds described herein also include the quaternization of anybasic nitrogen-containing groups they contain. In some embodiments,water or oil-soluble or dispersible products are obtained by suchquaternization.

Solvates

In some embodiments, the compounds described herein exist as solvates.The disclosure provides for methods of treating diseases byadministering such solvates. The disclosure further provides for methodsof treating diseases by administering such solvates as pharmaceuticalcompositions.

Solvates contain either stoichiometric or non-stoichiometric amounts ofa solvent, and, in some embodiments, are formed during the process ofcrystallization with pharmaceutically acceptable solvents such as water,ethanol, and the like. Hydrates are formed when the solvent is water, oralcoholates are formed when the solvent is alcohol. Solvates of thecompounds described herein can be conveniently prepared or formed duringthe processes described herein. By way of example only, hydrates of thecompounds described herein can be conveniently prepared byrecrystallization from an aqueous/organic solvent mixture, using organicsolvents including, but not limited to, dioxane, tetrahydrofuran ormethanol. In addition, the compounds provided herein can exist inunsolvated as well as solvated forms. In general, the solvated forms areconsidered equivalent to the unsolvated forms for the purposes of thecompounds and methods provided herein.

Tautomers

In some situations, compounds exist as tautomers. The compoundsdescribed herein include all possible tautomers within the formulasdescribed herein. Tautomers are compounds that are interconvertible bymigration of a hydrogen atom, accompanied by a switch of a single bondand adjacent double bond. In bonding arrangements where tautomerizationis possible, a chemical equilibrium of the tautomers will exist. Alltautomeric forms of the compounds disclosed herein are contemplated. Theexact ratio of the tautomers depends on several factors, includingtemperature, solvent, and pH.

Method of Treatment

Disclosed herein is a method of treating or preventing a coronavirusinfection in a patient in need thereof, comprising administering to thepatient a compound or a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compounddescribed herein, for example, a compound of Formula (I). In someembodiments, the coronavirus infection is caused by the SARS-CoV-2virus. In some embodiments, the coronavirus infection is caused by theMERS-CoV virus. In some embodiments, the coronavirus infection is causedby the SARS-CoV virus. In some embodiments, the coronavirus infection iscaused by the HCoV-229E virus. In some embodiments, the coronavirusinfection is caused by the HCoV-OC43 virus. In some embodiments, thecoronavirus infection is caused by the HCoV-NL63 virus. In someembodiments, the coronavirus infection is caused by the HCoV-HKU1 virus.

In another aspect, provided herein is a method of treating or preventinga SARS-CoV-2 infection in a patient in need thereof, comprisingadministering to the patient a compound or a pharmaceutical compositioncomprising a compound described herein, for example, a compound ofFormula (I).

In some embodiments, the compound disclosed herein is administered tothe subject prophylactically. In some embodiments, the subject issuspected of having a SARS-CoV-2 infection before the SARS-CoV-2infection is diagnosed.

In some embodiments, the compounds of the present disclosure areadministered to the subject until the infection is treated, inhibited,or reduced. In some embodiments, the compounds is administered to thesubject until one or more symptoms of the SARS-CoV-2 infection isreduced.

In another aspect, provided herein is a method of inhibiting a viralinfection, comprising providing a compound disclosed herein to theinfection so as to inhibit the viral infection. In some embodiments, theviral infection is caused by SARS-CoV-2. In some embodiments, the viralinfection is caused by MERS-CoV. In some embodiments, the viralinfection is caused by SARS-CoV. In some embodiments the viral infectionis caused by HCoV-229E. In some embodiments, the viral infection iscaused by HCoV-OC43. In some embodiments, the viral infection is causedby HCoV-NL63. In some embodiments, the viral infection is caused byHCoV-HKU1.

In another aspect, provided herein is a method of inhibiting SARS-CoV-2by binding with a protein thereof, comprising providing a compounddisclosed herein to a SARS-CoV-2 so as to inhibit the SARS-CoV-2. Insome embodiments, the SARS-CoV-2 binds to a protease on the SARS-CoV-2.In some embodiments, the compounds disclosed herein bind with a cysteineresidue of the main protease, thereby inhibiting the SARS-CoV-2. In someembodiments, the cysteine residue is at position 145 of a main protease.In some embodiments, the protease is 3CL.

Dosing

In certain embodiments, the compositions containing the compound(s)described herein are administered for prophylactic and/or therapeutictreatments. In certain therapeutic applications, the compositions areadministered to a patient already suffering from a disease or condition,in an amount sufficient to cure or at least partially arrest at leastone of the symptoms of the disease or condition. Amounts effective forthis use depend on the severity and course of the disease or condition,previous therapy, the patient's health status, weight, and response tothe drugs, and the judgment of the treating physician. Therapeuticallyeffective amounts are optionally determined by methods including, butnot limited to, a dose escalation and/or dose ranging clinical trial.

In prophylactic applications, compositions containing the compoundsdescribed herein are administered to a patient susceptible to orotherwise at risk of a particular disease, disorder, or condition. Suchan amount is defined to be a “prophylactically effective amount ordose.” In this use, the precise amounts also depend on the patient'sstate of health, weight, and the like. When used in patients, effectiveamounts for this use will depend on the severity and course of thedisease, disorder or condition, previous therapy, the patient's healthstatus and response to the drugs, and the judgment of the treatingphysician. In one aspect, prophylactic treatments include administeringto a mammal, who previously experienced at least one symptom of or riskfactor for the disease being treated and is currently in remission, apharmaceutical composition comprising a compound described herein, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, in order to prevent a returnof the symptoms of the disease or condition.

In certain embodiments wherein the patient's condition does not improve,upon the doctor's discretion the administration of the compounds areadministered chronically, that is, for an extended period of time,including throughout the duration of the patient's life in order toameliorate or otherwise control or limit the symptoms of the patient'sdisease or condition.

In certain embodiments wherein a patient's status does improve, the doseof drug being administered is temporarily reduced or temporarilysuspended for a certain length of time (i.e., a “drug holiday”). Inspecific embodiments, the length of the drug holiday is between 2 daysand 1 year, including by way of example only, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days, 5days, 6 days, 7 days, 10 days, 12 days, 15 days, 20 days, 28 days, ormore than 28 days. The dose reduction during a drug holiday is, by wayof example only, by 10%-100%, including by way of example only 10%, 15%,20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 45%, 50%, 55%, 60%, 65%, 70%, 75%, 80%, 85%,90%, 95%, and 100%.

Once improvement of the patient's conditions has occurred, a maintenancedose is administered if necessary. Subsequently, in specificembodiments, the dosage, or the frequency of administration, or both, isreduced, as a function of the symptoms, to a level at which the improveddisease, disorder or condition is retained. In certain embodiments,however, the patient requires intermittent or daily treatment on along-term basis upon any recurrence of symptoms.

The amount of a given agent that corresponds to such an amount variesdepending upon factors such as the particular compound, diseasecondition and its severity, the identity (e.g., weight, sex) of thesubject or host in need of treatment, but nevertheless is determinedaccording to the particular circumstances surrounding the case,including, e.g., the specific agent being administered, the route ofadministration, the condition being treated, and the subject or hostbeing treated.

In general, however, doses employed for adult human treatment aretypically in the range of 0.01 mg-5000 mg per day. In one aspect, dosesemployed for adult human treatment are from about 1 mg to about 1000 mgper day. In one embodiment, the desired dose is conveniently presentedin a single dose or in divided doses administered simultaneously or atappropriate intervals, for example as two, three, four or more sub-dosesper day.

In one embodiment, the daily dosages appropriate for the compounddescribed herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, arefrom about 0.01 to about 50 mg/kg per body weight. In some embodiments,the daily dosage, or the amount of active in the dosage form are loweror higher than the ranges indicated herein, based on a number ofvariables in regard to an individual treatment regime. In variousembodiments, the daily and unit dosages are altered depending on anumber of variables including, but not limited to, the activity of thecompound used, the disease or condition to be treated, the mode ofadministration, the requirements of the individual subject, the severityof the disease or condition being treated, and the judgment of thepractitioner.

Toxicity and therapeutic efficacy of such therapeutic regimens aredetermined by standard pharmaceutical procedures in cell cultures orexperimental animals, including, but not limited to, the determinationof the LD₁₀ and the ED₉₀. The dose ratio between the toxic andtherapeutic effects is the therapeutic index and it is expressed as theratio between LD₅₀ and ED₅₀. In certain embodiments, the data obtainedfrom cell culture assays and animal studies are used in formulating thetherapeutically effective daily dosage range and/or the therapeuticallyeffective unit dosage amount for use in mammals, including humans. Insome embodiments, the daily dosage amount of the compounds describedherein lies within a range of circulating concentrations that includethe ED₅₀ with minimal toxicity. In certain embodiments, the daily dosagerange and/or the unit dosage amount varies within this range dependingupon the dosage form employed and the route of administration utilized.

In any of the aforementioned aspects are further embodiments in whichthe effective amount of the compound described herein, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, is: (a) systemicallyadministered to the mammal; and/or (b) administered orally to themammal; and/or (c) intravenously administered to the mammal; and/or (d)administered by injection to the mammal; and/or (e) administeredtopically to the mammal; and/or (f) administered non-systemically orlocally to the mammal.

In any of the aforementioned aspects are further embodiments comprisingsingle administrations of the effective amount of the compound,including further embodiments in which (i) the compound is administeredonce a day; or (ii) the compound is administered to the mammal multipletimes over the span of one day.

In any of the aforementioned aspects are further embodiments comprisingmultiple administrations of the effective amount of the compound,including further embodiments in which (i) the compound is administeredcontinuously or intermittently: as in a single dose; (ii) the timebetween multiple administrations is every 6 hours; (iii) the compound isadministered to the mammal every 8 hours; (iv) the compound isadministered to the subject every 12 hours; (v) the compound isadministered to the subject every 24 hours. In further or alternativeembodiments, the method comprises a drug holiday, wherein theadministration of the compound is temporarily suspended or the dose ofthe compound being administered is temporarily reduced; at the end ofthe drug holiday, dosing of the compound is resumed. In one embodiment,the length of the drug holiday varies from 2 days to 1 year.

Routes of Administration

Suitable routes of administration include, but are not limited to, oral,intravenous, rectal, aerosol, parenteral, ophthalmic, pulmonary,transmucosal, transdermal, vaginal, otic, nasal, and topicaladministration. In addition, by way of example only, parenteral deliveryincludes intramuscular, subcutaneous, intravenous, intramedullaryinjections, as well as intrathecal, direct intraventricular,intraperitoneal, intralymphatic, and intranasal injections.

In certain embodiments, a compound as described herein is administeredin a local rather than systemic manner, for example, via injection ofthe compound directly into an organ, often in a depot preparation orsustained release formulation. In specific embodiments, long actingformulations are administered by implantation (for examplesubcutaneously or intramuscularly) or by intramuscular injection.Furthermore, in other embodiments, the drug is delivered in a targeteddrug delivery system, for example, in a liposome coated with organspecific antibody. In such embodiments, the liposomes are targeted toand taken up selectively by the organ. In yet other embodiments, thecompound as described herein is provided in the form of a rapid releaseformulation, in the form of an extended release formulation, or in theform of an intermediate release formulation. In yet other embodiments,the compound described herein is administered topically. In yet otherembodiments, the compound described herein is administered viainhalation. In some embodiments, the compounds disclosed herein areformulated for intranasal administration. Such formulations includenasal sprays, nasal mists, and the like.

Pharmaceutical Compositions/Formulations

The compounds described herein are administered to a subject in needthereof, either alone or in combination with pharmaceutically acceptablecarriers, excipients, or diluents, in a pharmaceutical composition,according to standard pharmaceutical practice. In one embodiment, thecompounds of this disclosure may be administered to animals. Thecompounds can be administered orally or parenterally, including theintravenous, intramuscular, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, rectal, andtopical routes of administration.

In another aspect, provided herein are pharmaceutical compositionscomprising a compound described herein, or a pharmaceutically acceptablesalt, solvate, or stereoisomer thereof, and at least onepharmaceutically acceptable excipient. Pharmaceutical compositions areformulated in a conventional manner using one or more pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipients that facilitate processing of the active compoundsinto preparations that can be used pharmaceutically. Proper formulationis dependent upon the route of administration chosen. A summary ofpharmaceutical compositions described herein can be found, for example,in Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, Nineteenth Ed(Easton, Pa.: Mack Publishing Company, 1995); Hoover, John E.,Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences, Mack Publishing Co., Easton, Pa.1975; Liberman, H. A. and Lachman, L., Eds., Pharmaceutical DosageForms, Marcel Decker, New York, N.Y., 1980; and Pharmaceutical DosageForms and Drug Delivery Systems, Seventh Ed. (Lippincott Williams &Wilkins 1999), herein incorporated by reference for such disclosure.

In some embodiments, the pharmaceutically acceptable excipient isselected from carriers, binders, filling agents, suspending agents,flavoring agents, sweetening agents, disintegrating agents, dispersingagents, surfactants, lubricants, colorants, diluents, solubilizers,moistening agents, plasticizers, stabilizers, penetration enhancers,wetting agents, anti-foaming agents, antioxidants, preservatives, andany combinations thereof.

The pharmaceutical compositions described herein are administered to asubject by appropriate administration routes, including, but not limitedto, oral, parenteral (e.g., intravenous, subcutaneous, intramuscular),intranasal, buccal, topical, rectal, or transdermal administrationroutes. The pharmaceutical formulations described herein include, butare not limited to, aqueous liquid dispersions, liquids, gels, syrups,elixirs, slurries, suspensions, self-emulsifying dispersions, solidsolutions, liposomal dispersions, aerosols, solid oral dosage forms,powders, immediate release formulations, controlled releaseformulations, fast melt formulations, tablets, capsules, pills, powders,dragees, effervescent formulations, lyophilized formulations, delayedrelease formulations, extended release formulations, pulsatile releaseformulations, multiparticulate formulations, and mixed immediate andcontrolled release formulations.

Pharmaceutical compositions including compounds described herein, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or stereoisomer thereof aremanufactured in a conventional manner, such as, by way of example only,by means of conventional mixing, dissolving, granulating, dragee-making,levigating, emulsifying, encapsulating, entrapping, or compressionprocesses.

Pharmaceutical compositions for oral use are obtained by mixing one ormore solid excipient with one or more of the compounds described herein,optionally grinding the resulting mixture, and processing the mixture ofgranules, after adding suitable auxiliaries, if desired, to obtaintablets or dragee cores. Suitable excipients include, for example,fillers such as sugars, including lactose, sucrose, mannitol, orsorbitol; cellulose preparations such as, for example, maize starch,wheat starch, rice starch, potato starch, gelatin, gum tragacanth,methylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose,hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose; or otherssuch as polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP or povidone) or calcium phosphate. Ifdesired, disintegrating agents are added, such as the cross-linkedcroscarmellose sodium, polyvinylpyrrolidone, agar, or alginic acid or asalt thereof such as sodium alginate. In some embodiments, dyestuffs orpigments are added to the tablets or dragee coatings for identificationor to characterize different combinations of active compound doses.

Pharmaceutical compositions that are administered orally includepush-fit capsules made of gelatin, as well as soft, sealed capsules madeof gelatin and a plasticizer, such as glycerol or sorbitol. The push-fitcapsules contain the active ingredients in admixture with filler such aslactose, binders such as starches, and/or lubricants such as talc ormagnesium stearate and, optionally, stabilizers. In soft capsules, theactive compounds are dissolved or suspended in suitable liquids, such asfatty oils, liquid paraffin, or liquid polyethylene glycols. In someembodiments, stabilizers are added.

Pharmaceutical compositions for parental use are formulated as infusionsor injections. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical compositionsuitable for injection or infusion includes sterile aqueous solutions,or dispersions, or sterile powders comprising a compound describedherein, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or stereoisomerthereof. In some embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition comprises aliquid carrier. In some embodiments, the liquid carrier is a solvent orliquid dispersion medium comprising, for example, water, saline,ethanol, a polyol (for example, glycerol, propylene glycol, liquidpolyethylene glycols, and the like), vegetable oils, nontoxic glycerylesters, and any combinations thereof. In some embodiments, thepharmaceutical compositions further comprise a preservative to preventgrowth of microorganisms.

Combination

Disclosed herein are methods of treating a disease or disorderassociated with SARS-COV-2 using a compound disclosed herein, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt, solvate, or stereoisomer thereof, incombination with an additional therapeutic agent.

In some embodiments, the additional therapeutic agent is administered atthe same time as the compound disclosed herein. In some embodiments, theadditional therapeutic agent and the compound disclosed herein areadministered sequentially. In some embodiments, the additionaltherapeutic agent is administered less frequently than the compounddisclosed herein. In some embodiments, the additional therapeutic agentis administered more frequently than the compound disclosed herein. Insome embodiments, the additional therapeutic agent is administered priorthan the administration of the compound disclosed herein. In someembodiments, the additional therapeutic agent is administered after theadministration of the compound disclosed herein.

In some embodiments, the additional therapeutic agent is an interferon,such as interferon alpha, or a pegylated interferon, such as PEG-intronor Pegasus. In some embodiments, this combination provides a greaterclinical benefit than dosing either the interferon, pegylated interferonor the compound disclosed herein alone. Examples of greater clinicalbenefits include a larger reduction in symptoms, a faster time toalleviation of symptoms, reduced lung pathology, a larger reduction inthe amount of SARS coronavirus in the patient (viral load), anddecreased mortality.

The SARS coronavirus infects cells which express p-glycoprotein. In someembodiments, the compounds disclosed herein are p-glycoproteinsubstrates. In some embodiments, compounds which inhibit the SARScoronavirus which are also p-glycoprotein substrates are dosed with ap-glycoprotein inhibitor. Examples of p-glycoprotein inhibitors includeverapamil, vinblastine, ketoconazole, nelfinavir, ritonavir, andcyclosporine. The p-glycoprotein inhibitors act by inhibiting the effluxof the compounds disclosed herein out of the cell. The inhibition of thep-glycoprotein based efflux will prevent reduction of intracellularconcentrations of the compound disclosed herein due to p-glycoproteinefflux. Inhibition of the p-glycoprotein efflux will result in largerintracellular concentrations of the compound disclosed herein. In someembodiments, dosing a SARS coronavirus infected patient with thecompound disclosed herein and a p-glycoprotein inhibitor lower theamount of the compound disclosed herein required to achieve anefficacious dose by increasing the intracellular concentration of thecompound disclosed herein.

Among the agents that may be used to increase the exposure of a mammalto a compound disclosed herein are those that can inhibit at least oneisoform of the cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzymes. The isoforms of CYP450that may be beneficially inhibited include, but are not limited to,CYP1A2, CYP2D6, CYP2C9, CYP2C19 and CYP3A4. In some embodiments, thecompounds disclosed herein include compounds that are CYP3A4 substratesand are metabolized by CYP3A4. In some embodiments, dosing a SARScoronavirus infected patient with a compound that is a CYP3A4 substrateand a CYP3A4 inhibitor, such as ritonavir, nelfinavir or delavirdine,will reduce the metabolism of the compound by CYP3A4. This will resultin reduced clearance of the compound and increased plasmaconcentrations. In some embodiments, the reduced clearance and higherplasma concentrations result in a lower efficacious dose of compounddisclosed herein.

EXAMPLES Examples 1a and 1b

A mixture of compound 1-1 (1 g, 5.67 mmol), 1-(pyrimidin-5-yl)ethanone(compound 1-2, 831 mg, 6.80 mmol) and AcOH (2.10 g, 34.97 mmol, 2 mL) intoluene (20 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ for 3 times, and thenthe mixture was heated at reflux for 16 hours with removal of water byDean-Stark trap under N₂ atmosphere. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by flash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜80% Ethylacetate/Petroleum ether gradient) to give compound 1-3 (944 mg, 56.38%yield). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.38-9.29 (m, 3H), 9.06 (s, 1H),8.31 (s, 1H), 7.72 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 6.95 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 2.31 (s,3H).

To a solution of compound 1-3 (944 mg, 3.37 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (10 mL)was added (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (909 mg, 4.04 mmol, 50%purity) and 4,4-difluorocyclohexanecarbonitrile (489 mg, 3.37 mmol). Themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 18 hr. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by flash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0-100% Ethylacetate/Petroleum ether gradient) and further purified by prep-HPLC(Welch Xtimate C18 150*30 mm*5 μm; Mobile phase: A: water (FA) B: ACN;Gradient condition: from 35% B to 65% B; Flow rate: 60 mL/min) to affordcompound 1-4 (204 mg, 11.26% yield). LCMS: (M+H)=538.1. SFC: Retentiontime: 1.420 min & 2.366 min, AD-3_EtOH (DEA)_40_25ML_5MI. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.16-9.11 (m, 1H), 9.09-9.01 (m, 1H), 8.90-8.82 (m,2H), 8.44-8.38 (m, 1H), 7.88-7.69 (m, 3H), 7.68-7.59 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.15(m, 1H), 6.47-6.21 (m, 1H), 3.88 (br s, 1H), 2.12-1.72 (m, 8H),1.70-1.51 (m, 3H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −91.95 (br dd, J=90.2,232.3 Hz, 1F), −98.51˜−100.31 (m, 1F), −141.93 (br d, J=173.4 Hz, 1F).

Compound 1-4 (200 mg) was separated by SFC (DAICEL CHIRALPAK AD (250mm*30 mm, 10 μm)); Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂, B: Neu-ETOH;Isocratic: A:B=60:40; Flow rate: 80 mL/min) to afford two fractions.

Example 1a: (64 mg, 32.00% yield) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=538.2. SFC:Retention time: 1.424 min, AD-3_EtOH (DEA)_40_25ML_5MI.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.14 (s, 1H), 9.07 (s, 1H), 8.87 (s, 2H),8.41 (s, 1H), 7.91-7.67 (m, 4H), 7.24 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.49-6.26 (m,1H), 3.88 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 2.06-1.72 (m, 6H), 1.70-1.48 (m, 5H). ¹⁹FNMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −91.81 (br d, J=234.6 Hz, 1F), −99.36 (br d,J=234.6 Hz, 1F), −142.20 (s, 1F).

Example 1b: (79 mg, 38.25% yield) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=538.2. SFC:Retention time: 2.446 min, AD-3_EtOH (DEA)_40_25ML_5MI.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.13 (s, 1H), 9.03 (s, 1H), 8.85 (s, 2H),8.40 (s, 1H), 7.81-7.69 (m, 2H), 7.68-7.60 (m, 2H), 7.44-7.30 (m, 1H),6.43-6.21 (m, 1H), 3.88 (br s, 1H), 2.06-1.69 (m, 9H), 1.67-1.47 (m,2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −92.04 (br d, J=237.5 Hz, 1F), −99.15(br d, J=240.3 Hz, 1F), −141.73 (br s, 1F).

Examples 2a and 2b

The following compounds were prepared according to similar procedure asdescribed for compounds Example 1a and 1b.

Example 2a: (12 mg) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=522.2. SFC: Retentiontime: 3.651 min, AD-3_EtOH (DEA)_5_40_25ML.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.07 (s, 1H), 8.87 (s, 2H), 8.71 (d, J=2.00Hz, 1H), 8.01 (d, J=8.00 Hz, 1H), 7.83-7.94 (m, 2H), 7.75 (d, J=8.00 Hz,1H), 7.35 (d, J=9.20 Hz, 1H), 7.15 (d, J=1.80 Hz, 1H), 6.26-6.50 (m,1H), 3.81-4.02 (m, 1H), 1.95-2.06 (m, 2H), 1.74-1.93 (m, 4H), 1.68 (s,3H), 1.49-1.65 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −142.25 (s, 1 F),−99.36 (br d, J=234.61 Hz, 1F), −91.83 (br d, J=234.61 Hz, 1 F).

Example 2b: (27.01 mg) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=522.1. SFC: Retentiontime: 4.920 min, AD-3_EtOH (DEA)_5_40_25ML.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.08-9.01 (m, 1H), 8.89-8.83 (m, 2H),8.72-8.68 (m, 1H), 7.92 (br dd, J=8.3, 12.8 Hz, 2H), 7.80-7.64 (m, 2H),7.54-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.18-7.10 (m, 1H), 6.48-6.24 (m, 1H), 3.88 (br d,J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 2.09-1.87 (m, 4H), 1.82 (s, 3H), 1.78-1.52 (m, 4H). ¹⁹FNMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −91.15-−92.81 (m, 1F), −98.38-−100.04 (m, 1F),−141.30-−142.85 (m, 1F).

Examples 3a and 3b

To a solution of Compound 3-1 (2 g, 16.12 mmol) and N-methoxymethanamine(1.98 g, 20.31 mmol) in DCM (40 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ for3 times, and then EDCI (3.71 g, 19.34 mmol) and DMAP (2.95 g, 24.17mmol) were added. The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 18 hrs under N₂atmosphere. The reaction mixture was diluted with H₂O (50 mL) andextracted with DCM (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were driedover Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated under reduced pressure to give aresidue. The reaction mixture was diluted with H₂O (50 mL) and extractedwith DCM (3×50 mL). The combined organic layers were dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered, and concentrated under reduced pressure to give compound 3-2(1.78 g, 62.77% yield). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 9.28 (s, 1H), 9.09(s, 2H), 3.59 (s, 3H), 3.41 (s, 3H).

A mixture of LiAlD₄ (250 mg, 6.59 mmol) in THF (3 mL) was degassed andpurged with N₂ for 3 times, and then a solution of compound 3-2 (500 mg,2.99 mmol) in THF (2 mL) was added. The mixture was stirred at −78° C.for 2 hr under N₂ atmosphere. The reaction mixture was quenched by 1 NHCl (15 mL) at 0° C., and then diluted with H₂O (10 mL) and extractedwith EA (6×20 mL) and DCM (4×20 mL). The combined organic layers weredried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated under reduced pressure togive compound 3-3 (176 mg, crude), which was used for next step withoutfurther purification. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.43 (s, 1H), 8.81(s, 2H).

To a solution of compound 3-4 (138 mg, 779.12 μmol) in DCM (2 mL) wasadded compound 3-3 (85 mg, 779.07 μmol). The mixture was degassed andpurged with N₂ for 3 times, and then the mixture was added TEA (237 mg,2.34 mmol) and TiCl₄ (74 mg, 390.13 μmol) at 0° C. The reaction mixturewas stirred at 25° C. for 2 hr under N₂ atmosphere. The reaction mixturewas diluted with ice cold water (15 mL) and extracted with DCM (3×20mL). The organic layer were dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give compound 3-5 (186 mg,crude), which was used for next step without further purification.

To a solution of Compound 3-5 (180 mg, 671.11 μmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (3 mL)was added (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (151 mg, 805.42 μmol, 60%purity) and 4,4-difluorocyclohexanecarbonitrile (98 mg, 675.17 μmol).The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hr. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by prep-HPLC. The pure fractions were collected and thevolatile solvent was removed by evaporation. The aqueous residue waslyophilized to afford compound 3-6 (145 mg, 40.45% yield). LCMS:(M+H)=526.2.

Compound 3-6 (149 mg, 283.35 μmol) was separated by SFC (DAICELCHIRALCEL OD-H (250 mm*30 mm, 5 μm)); Mobile phase: A: SupercriticalCO₂, B: Neu-IPA; Isocratic: A:B=60:40; Flow rate: 80 mL/min) to affordtwo fractions.

Example 3a: (52 mg, 34.12% yield) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=526.2. SFC:Retention time: 2.957 min, OD_3_IPA_DEA_5_40_25ML.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.47 (s, 2H), 8.39 (d, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 7.89-7.02 (m, 4H), 6.60-6.37 (m, 1H), 6.07 (s, 0.016H), 3.84(br d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.09-1.67 (m, 6H), 1.58-1.44 (m, 1H), 1.39-1.25(m, 1H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.63-−57.44 (m, 3F), −93.37 (brd, J=243.2 Hz, 1F), −97.75 (br d, J=191.7 Hz, 1F), −143.48 (s, 1F).

Example 3b: (56 mg, 37.35% yield) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=526.2. SFC:Retention time: 5.542 min, OD_3_IPA_DEA_5_40_25ML.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.99 (s, 1H), 8.50 (s, 2H), 8.37 (d, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 7.31 (br s, 4H), 6.78-6.44 (m, 1H), 6.00 (s, 0.025H), 3.79 (brs, 1H), 2.09-1.66 (m, 6H), 1.57-1.41 (m, 1H), 1.40-1.25 (m, 1H). ¹⁹F NMR(376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.98 (s, 3F), −93.33 (br d, J=243.2 Hz, 1F),−97.70 (br d, J=211.7 Hz, 1F), −142.72 (s, 1F).

Examples 4a and 4b

A mixture of Compound 4-1 (2 g, 11.29 mmol), Compound 4-2 (1.66 g, 13.56mmol), AcOH (4.20 g, 69.94 mmol, 4.00 mL) in toluene (30 mL) wasdegassed and purged with N₂ for 3 times, and then the mixture was heatedto reflux (120° C.) for 48 hrs with removal of water by Dean-Stark trapunder N₂ atmosphere. The reaction mixture was filtered and the filtratewas concentrated under reduced pressure to give compound 4-3 (2.16 g,crude), which was used for next step without further purification. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.34-9.24 (m, 3H), 7.39 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H),6.96 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 2.38-2.17 (m, 3H).

To a solution of Compound 4-3 (1 g, 3.56 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (10 mL) wasadded (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (667 mg, 3.56 mmol) and4,4-difluorocyclohexanecarbonitrile (517 mg, 3.56 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 16 hr. The reaction mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a residue. The residue was purified by flashsilica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜70% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ethergradient) to get product. The product was purified by prep-HPLC. Thepure fractions were collected and the volatile solvent was removed byevaporation. The aqueous residue was lyophilized to afford compound 4-4(87 mg, 4.44% yield) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=539.1.

Compound 4-4 (87 mg, 161.45 μmol) was separated by SFC (DAICEL CHIRALPAKAD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm)); Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂, B:Neu-MeOH; Isocratic: A:B=90:10; Flow rate: 50 mL/min) to afford twofractions.

Example 4a: (28 mg, 30.94% yield) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=539.1. SFC:Retention time: 1.816 min, AD-3_MeOH (DEA)_5_40_25ML.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.06 (s, 1H), 8.84 (s, 2H), 7.94-7.67 (m,2H), 7.54-7.32 (m, 3H), 6.51-6.21 (m, 1H), 3.97-3.74 (m, 1H), 2.03-1.72(m, 6H), 1.66 (s, 3H), 1.64-1.46 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ−56.84 (br s, 3F), −91.85 (br d, J=234.6 Hz, 1F), −99.39 (br d, J=234.6Hz, 1F), −142.32 (br s, 1F).

Example 4b: (34 mg, 61.78 μmol, 38.26% yield) was obtained. LCMS:(M+H)=539.1. SFC: Retention time: 2.406 min, AD-3_MeOH (DEA)_5_40_25ML.¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.03 (s, 1H), 8.83 (s, 2H), 7.80-7.61 (m,2H), 7.56-7.33 (m, 3H), 6.47-6.18 (m, 1H), 3.93-3.74 (m, 1H), 2.09-1.81(m, 5H), 1.79 (s, 3H), 1.75-1.65 (m, 1H), 1.62-1.47 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR(376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.89 (s, 3F), −92.02 (br d, J=234.6 Hz, 1F),−99.23 (br d, J=231.7 Hz, 1F), −141.94 (s, 1F).

Examples 5a and 5b

The following compounds were prepared according to similar procedure asdescribed for Example 4a and 4b.

Example 5a: (17 mg) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=505.2. SFC: Retentiontime: 2.558 min, AD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_7MIN.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.03 (s, 1H), 8.82 (s, 2H), 7.79 (d, J=8.0Hz, 2H), 7.45 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.36 (s, 2H), 6.44-6.23 (m, 1H),3.87-3.80 (m, 3H), 3.35-3.24 (m, 2H), 1.73-1.64 (m, 4H), 1.63-1.39 (m,3H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.85 (s, 3F), −142.33 (s, 1F).

Example 5b: (20 mg) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=505.2. SFC: Retentiontime: 3.349 min, AD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_7MIN.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.00 (s, 1H), 8.80 (s, 2H), 7.76-7.63 (m,2H), 7.52-7.46 (m, 1H), 7.43-7.32 (m, 2H), 6.38-6.19 (m, 1H), 3.86-3.79(m, 3H), 3.35-3.27 (m, 2H), 1.81 (s, 3H), 1.71-1.61 (m, 1H), 1.59-1.38(m, 3H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.90 (s, 3F), −142.06 (s, 1F).

Examples 6a, 6b, 6c, and 6d

The following compounds were prepared according to similar procedure asdescribed for Example 4a and 4b.

Example 6a: (6 mg) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=491.1. SFC: Retention time:2.504 min, AD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_7MIN.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.06 (s, 1H), 8.84 (s, 2H), 8.04 (d, J=6.8Hz, 1H), 7.86 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.43-7.30 (m,2H), 6.49-6.24 (m, 1H), 4.44-4.29 (m, 1H), 3.85-3.74 (m, 2H), 3.70-3.62(m, 1H), 3.51-3.47 (m, 1H), 2.20-2.05 (m, 1H), 1.91-1.78 (m, 1H), 1.67(s, 3H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −142.27 (s, 3 F) −56.82 (s, 1 F).

Example 6b: (4 mg) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=491.1. SFC: Retention time:2.773 min, AD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_7MIN. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆):δ9.12-9.06 (m, 1H), 8.86-8.83 (m, 2H), 8.06 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.90 (dd,J=2.4, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),7.35-7.28 (m, 1H), 6.50-6.28 (m, 1H), 4.39-4.31 (m, 1H), 3.84-3.76 (m,2H), 3.68 (m, 1H), 3.58 (dd, J=4.0, 9.0 Hz, 1H), 2.12-2.03 (m, 1H),1.83-1.76 (m, 1H), 1.68-1.60 (m, 3H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ−56.62˜-56.97 (m, 3F), −141.95˜-143.49 (m, 1F).

Example 6c: (7 mg) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=491.1. SFC: Retention time:3.504 min, AD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_7MIN. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ9.02 (s, 1H), 8.81 (s, 2H), 7.95 (d, J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 7.68 (dd, J=2.4, 8.8Hz, 1H), 7.51 (dd, J=2.0, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.43-7.36 (m, 2H), 6.42-6.17 (m,1H), 4.36-4.29 (m, 1H), 3.83-3.73 (m, 2H), 3.71-3.64 (m, 1H), 3.49-3.47(m, 1H), 2.17-2.02 (m, 1H), 1.88-1.83 (m, 1H), 1.82 (s, 3H). ¹⁹F NMR(376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −54.84-−58.54 (m, 3F), −140.69-−146.03 (m, 1F).

Example 6d: (6 mg) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=491.1. SFC: Retention time:4.030 min, AD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_7MIN.

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.03 (s, 1H), 8.82 (s, 2H), 7.93 (d, J=6.40Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.78 (m, 1H), 7.33-7.55 (m, 3H), 6.20-6.43 (m, 1H), 4.33(br s, 1H), 3.73-3.83 (m, 2H), 3.62-3.70 (m, 1H), 3.52-3.59 (m, 1H),2.01-2.11 (m, 1H), 1.79 (s, 3H), 1.72-1.78 (m, 1H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ −141.85 (s, 3 F), −57.32-−56.43 (m, 1 F).

Example 8

To a solution of Compound 4-3 (100 mg, 355.58 mol) in CF₃CH₂OH (1 mL)was added (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (48.00 mg, 426.69 μmol) and(1R,4R)-1-isocyano-4-(trifluoromethoxy)cyclohexane (68.69 mg, 355.58μmol). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 h. The mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (column: Boston Green ODS 150*30 mm*5 m; mobilephase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 55%-85%, 6 min) to give desired compound 8(2.30 mg, 1.08% yield). LCMS: (M+H)=587.0. HPLC: Retention time: 5.290min, 10-80AB_8 min. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): δ 9.04 (d, J=13.6 Hz, 1H),8.92 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 2H), 7.76-7.65 (m, 1H), 7.47-7.28 (m, 3H), 6.30-6.11(m, 1H), 4.29-4.18 (m, 1H), 3.89-3.75 (m, 1H), 2.17-2.07 (m, 2H),2.05-1.95 (m, 2H), 1.92-1.75 (m, 3H), 1.70-1.58 (m, 2H), 1.52-1.40 (m,2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, CD₃OD): δ −145.470-−145.311 (m, 1F),−59.572-−59.277 (m, 6F).

Examples 11a and 11b

A mixture of Compound 4-1 (1.27 g, 7.19 mmol, 971.84 μL), Compound 11-1(1 g, 7.19 mmol), AcOH (2.63 g, 43.71 mmol, 2.5 mL) and 4A molecularsieve (3 g, 7.19 mmol) in toluene (20 mL) was degassed and purged withN₂ for 3 times, and then the mixture was stirred at 125° C. for 18 hrunder N₂ atmosphere. The reaction mixture was filtered and the filtratewas concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residuewas purified by flash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜100% Ethylacetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 35 mL/min). Compound 11-2 (1.3 g,49.05% yield) was obtained. LCMS: Retention time: 4.398 min, (M+H)=299.1

To a solution of 11-2 (500 mg, 1.68 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (5 mL) was added(2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (405 mg, 2.02 mmol, 56% purity) and1,1-difluoro-4-isocyano-cyclohexane (252 mg, 1.68 mmol, 97% purity). Themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 16 hr. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (Phenomenex Gemini-NX C18 75*30 mm*3 m; Mobilephase: A: water (FA) B: ACN; Gradient condition: from 37% B to 67% B;Flow rate: 25 mL/min). The pure fractions were collected and thevolatile solvent was removed by evaporation. The aqueous residue waslyophilized to afford the title compound 11-3 (144 mg, 15.34% yield) wasobtained. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.51-8.40 (m, 2H), 7.81-7.54 (m,3H), 7.52-7.40 (m, 1H), 7.39-7.27 (m, 2H), 6.47-6.21 (m, 1H), 3.86 (brs, 1H), 1.99 (br s, 3H), 1.93-1.68 (m, 6H), 1.66-1.43 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR(376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.93 (br d, J=20.0 Hz, 3F), −91.93 (br dd,J=55.8, 233.2 Hz, 1F), −99.31 (br dd, J=42.9, 228.9 Hz, 1F), −128.08 (brd, J=14.3 Hz, 1F), −141.88 (br d, J=14.3 Hz, 1F).

The 11-3 (198 mg, 356.20 μmol) was separated by SFC (DAICEL CHIRALCELOD-H (250 mm*30 mm, 5 m)); Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂, B:Neu-ETOH; Isocratic: A:B=90:10; Flow rate: 60 mL/min) to afford twofractions.

Example 11a: (29 mg, 14.65% yield) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=556.2. SFC:Retention time: 1.773 min, OD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_7MIN. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ8.52-8.41 (m, 2H), 7.82-7.73 (m, 1H), 7.73-7.62 (m, 2H),7.49-7.39 (m, 1H), 7.39-7.26 (m, 2H), 6.46-6.23 (m, 1H), 3.86 (br s,1H), 2.01 (br s, 3H), 1.90 (br s, 1H), 1.76 (s, 5H), 1.65-1.50 (m, 2H).¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.90 (s, 3F), −91.84 (br d, J=231.7 Hz,1F), −99.36 (br d, J=231.7 Hz, 1F), −128.10 (s, 1F), −141.91 (s, 1F).

Example 11b: (61 mg, 29.95% yield) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=556.2. SFC:Retention time: 2.257 min, OD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_7MIN. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.49-8.40 (m, 2H), 7.75-7.67 (m, 1H), 7.66-7.61 (m,1H), 7.61-7.54 (m, 1H), 7.52-7.45 (m, 1H), 7.41-7.30 (m, 2H), 6.43-6.20(m, 1H), 3.85 (br s, 1H), 1.99 (br s, 3H), 1.90 (s, 3H), 1.88-1.68 (m,3H), 1.67-1.44 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.32-−57.54 (m,3F), −91.99 (br d, J=234.6 Hz, 1F), −99.25 (br d, J=226.0 Hz, 1F),−128.06 (s, 1F), −141.88 (s, 1F).

Examples 13a and 13b

To a solution of 4-bromo-1-methyl-pyridin-2-one (4.0 g, 21.27 mmol) intoluene (80 mL) was added tributyl(1-ethoxyvinyl)stannane (9.56 g, 26.47mmol, 8.93 mL) and Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (1.49 g, 2.13 mmol). The mixture washeated and stirred at 100° C. for 12 hours under N₂. The mixture wasquenched with saturated solution of KF (40 mL) before the mixture wascooled to room temperature, then the mixture was treated with 5%hydrochloric acid (40 mL), the reaction was extracted with ethyl acetate(20 mL*3), the organic layers were dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filteredand concentrated under reduced pressure to give a crude. The crude waspurified by column chromatography (SiO₂, Petroleum ether/Ethylacetate=0/1 to 1/0, TLC: petroleum ether:ethyl acetate=0:1, R_(f)=0.2)to give compound 13-2 (2.1 g, 13.89 mmol, 65.30% yield). ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.36 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.06 (d, J=1.6 Hz, 1H), 6.60 (dd,J=2.0, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.57 (s, 3H), 2.52 (s, 3H).

A mixture of 13-2 (2.1 g, 13.89 mmol), 4-(trifluoromethoxy)aniline (3.69g, 20.84 mmol, 2.82 mL), 4A MS (500 mg, 13.89 mmol) and acetic acid(5.01 g, 83.35 mmol, 4.77 mL) in toluene (100 mL) was degassed andpurged with N₂ for 3 times, and then the mixture was stirred at 120° C.for 12 h under N₂ atmosphere. The reaction mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure to give a crude product. The residue was purifiedflash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜100% Ethylacetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 20 mL/min) to give 13-3 (1.4 g, 4.51mmol, 32.48% yield). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 7.32 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H),7.23 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 6.99-6.89 (m, 2H), 6.80-6.75 (m, 2H), 3.59 (s,3H), 2.16 (s, 3H).

To a solution of 13-3 (300.00 mg, 966.90 mol) in CF₃CH₂OH (4 mL) wasadded (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (233.07 mg, 1.16 mmol, 56%purity) and 1,1-difluoro-4-isocyano-cyclohexane (154.38 mg, 1.06 mmol).The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 hours. The mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a crude compound 13. Theresidue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Boston Green ODS 150*30 mm*5m; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 45%-75%, 6 min) to give desiredcompound (53 mg, purity 97%).

Compound 13 was further separated by SFC (column: DAICEL CHIRALPAK AD(250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm); mobile phase: [Neu-ETOH]; B %: 15%-15%) to affordtwo fractions.

Example 13a: (20 mg, 3.55% yield) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=568.2. SFC:Retention time: 2.647 min, AD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_7MIN. ¹HNMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ7.79-7.63 (m, 1H), 7.54 (s, 1H), 7.51-7.46 (m, 1H), 7.44-7.36(m, 2H), 6.45-6.28 (m, 2H), 6.27-6.20 (m, 1H), 0.3.90-3.76 (m, 1H),3.33-3.28 (m, 3H), 2.07-1.93 (m, 3H), 1.92-1.68 (m, 4H), 1.64-1.50 (m,4H).

Example 13b: (15 mg, 2.61% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=568.2. SFC:Retention time: 2.991 min, AD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_7MIN. ¹HNMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ7.60-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.49 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.41-7.34 (m, 2H),6.45-6.27 (m, 2H), 6.22 (dd, J=2.0, 7.2 Hz, 1H), 3.81 (s, 1H), 3.30 (s,3H), 2.07-1.92 (m, 3H), 1.91-1.65 (m, 7H), 1.63-1.46 (m, 2H).

Examples 14a and 14b

To a solution of Compound 11-2 (350 mg, 1.17 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (3 mL)was added H₃PO₄ (26 mg, 225.52 μmol, 15.48 μL, 85% purity). The mixturewas stirred at 25° C. for 30 min. Then the mixture was added4-isocyanotetrahydropyran (153 mg, 1.17 mmol, 85% purity) and(2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (240 mg, 1.41 mmol, 66% purity). Themixture was stirred at 25° C. for 5 hr. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by prep-HPLC (Boston Green ODS 150*30 mm*5 m; Mobile phase: A:water (FA) B: ACN; Gradient condition: from 45% B to 75% B; Flow rate:35 mL/min). The pure fractions were collected and the volatile solventwas removed by evaporation. The aqueous residue was lyophilized toafford the title compound. Compound 14 (127 mg, 20.80% yield) wasobtained. LCMS (M+H)=522.1. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ8.53-8.38 (m,2H), 7.82-7.61 (m, 3H), 7.60-7.49 (m, 1H), 7.47-7.30 (m, 2H), 6.49-6.23(m, 1H), 4.01-3.77 (m, 3H), 3.36 (br s, 2H), 1.98-1.73 (m, 3H),1.72-1.58 (m, 2H), 1.57-1.40 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ−56.93 (br d, J=20.0 Hz, 3F), −128.12 (br d, J=17.2 Hz, 1F), −141.87 (s,1F).

The Compound 14 (127 mg, 243.36 μmol) was separated by SFC (DAICELCHIRALPAK AD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm)), Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂,B: Neu-ETOH; Isocratic: A:B=85:15; Flow rate: 60 mL/min) to afford twofractions.

Example 14a: (44 mg, 34.65% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=522.2. SFC:Retention time: 2.272 min, AD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_7MIN. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ8.53-8.42 (m, 2H), 7.75 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.72-7.65 (m,2H), 7.42 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (br s, 2H), 6.47-6.24 (m, 1H),3.98-3.79 (m, 3H), 3.40-3.34 (m, 2H), 1.78 (s, 3H), 1.72-1.59 (m, 2H),1.57-1.44 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.90 (s, 3F), −128.14(s, 1F), −141.87 (s, 1F).

Example 14b: (44 mg, 34.65% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=522.2. SFC:Retention time: 2.762 min, AD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_7MIN. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.45 (s, 1H), 8.42 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.62 (m,2H), 7.60-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.35 (br s, 2H), 6.47-6.22 (m, 1H), 3.95-3.79(m, 3H), 3.38-3.33 (m, 2H), 1.91 (s, 3H), 1.73-1.57 (m, 2H), 1.57-1.39(m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.95 (s, 3F), −128.09 (s, 1F),−141.86 (s, 1F).

Examples 17a and 17b

To a solution of 17-1 (9 g, 52.02 mmol) andtributyl(1-ethoxyvinyl)stannane (22.37 g, 61.94 mmol, 20.91 mL) intoluene (100 mL) was added Pd(PPh₃)₂Cl₂ (1.83 g, 2.60 mmol). The mixturewas stirred at 110° C. for 16 h under N₂. The reaction mixture wasfiltered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give Compound5-(1-ethoxyvinyl)-4-methyl-pyrimidine (10 g, crude). To a solution of5-(1-ethoxyvinyl)-4-methyl-pyrimidine (10 g) was added HCl (2 M, 82.21mL). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 3 h. The reaction wasextracted with EtOAc (30 mL×5). The combined organic phase was washedwith brine (15 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated underreduced pressure. Compound 17-2 (5.5 g, crude) was obtained.

A mixture of 17-2 (7.49 g, 42.31 mmol, 5.72 mL),1-(4-methylpyrimidin-5-yl)ethanone (3 g, 21.15 mmol) and p-TsOH (546.39mg, 3.17 mmol) in toluene (60 mL) was degassed and purged with N₂ for 3times, and then the mixture was stirred at 140° C. for 16 h under N₂atmosphere. The mixture was cooled to room temperature and filtered, andthe filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by flash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜50% Ethylacetate/Dichloromethane @ 40 mL/min). Compound 17-3 (3.74 g) wasobtained.

To a solution of 17-3 (600 mg, 2.03 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (2 mL) was added(2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (464.92 mg, 2.44 mmol) and1,1-difluoro-4-isocyano-cyclohexane (327.73 mg, 2.03 mmol). The mixturewas stirred at 20° C. for 16 h. The reaction mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (Eluent of 0˜20% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @20 mL/min). The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Boston GreenODS 150*30 mm*5 m; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 50%-80%, 7 min).Compound 17 (51 mg, 89.94 μmol, 4.43% yield, 97.51% purity) wasobtained.

The compound 17 (51 mg) was separated by SFC (DAICEL CHIRALPAK AS (250mm*30 mm, 10 μm)); Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂, B: Neu-ETOH;Isocratic: A:B=90:10; Flow rate: 60 mL/min) to afford two fractions.

Example 17a: (12.85 mg, 24.83% yield) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=553.1.SFC: Retention time: 1.174 min, AS_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_7MIN. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.89 (s, 1H), 8.65 (s, 1H), 7.67 (br t, J=7.0 Hz,3H), 7.44 (br s, 2H), 6.43-6.25 (m, 1H), 3.80 (br s, 1H), 3.30 (br s,3H), 2.02-1.81 (m, 4H), 1.75 (s, 3H), 1.66 (br d, J=10.6 Hz, 2H), 1.46(br d, J=12.5 Hz, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.87 (s, 3F),−92.16 (br d, J=235.8 Hz, 1F), −99.27 (br d, J=242.8 Hz, 1F), −141.49(br s, 1F)

Example 17b: (12.79 mg, 25.08% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=553.1.SFC: Retention time: 1.834 min, AS_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_7MIN. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.92 (s, 1H), 8.74 (s, 1H), 7.83 (br d, J=7.0 Hz,1H), 7.63 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.42 (m, 3H), 6.44-6.24 (m, 1H), 3.80(brs, 1H), 3.31 (br s, 3H), 2.02-1.68 (m, 6H), 1.65 (s, 3H), 1.47 (br d,J=10.8 Hz, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.87 (s, 3F),−91.75-−93.12 (m, 1F), −99.13 (br d, J=194.2 Hz, 1F), −141.01 (br s, 1F)

Examples 18a and 18b

To a solution of 18-1 (5 g, 34.83 mmol, HCl salt) in ethyl formate (60mL) was added TEA (10.57 g, 104.48 mmol, 14.54 mL). The mixture wasstirred at 80° C. for 16 hr. The mixture was concentrated under vacuum,diluted with water (30 mL), extracted with DCM (30 mL*2). The organiclayer as washed with brine (30 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, andconcentrated under vacuum. 18-2 (4.28 g, crude) was obtained. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.20-8.08 (m, 1H), 6.16 (br s, 1H), 4.43-4.27 (m,1H), 3.03-2.91 (m, 2H), 2.59-2.44 (m, 2H).

To a solution of 18-2 (4.28 g, 31.68 mmol) in DCM (20 mL) was added PPh₃(8.31 g, 31.68 mmol), TEA (3.21 g, 31.68 mmol, 4.41 mL) and CCl₄ (4.87g, 31.68 mmol, 3.05 mL). The mixture was stirred at 45° C. for 16 hr.The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. Then MTBE(30 mL) and PE (30 mL) was added and the mixture was stirred at 20° C.for 2 hours. The reaction was filtered and the filter cake was washed byMTBE (20 mL×3). The combined filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. Compound 18-3 (7.35 g, crude) was obtained.

To a solution of Compound 4-1 (2 g, 4.27 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (20 mL) wasadded (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (1.03 g, 5.12 mmol) and 18-3(999.28 mg, 4.27 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 16 hr. Thereaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas purified by flash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜100% Ethylacetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 35 mL/min). The product was furtherpurified by prep-HPLC (column: Boston Green ODS 150*30 mm*5 m; mobilephase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 43%-73%, 6 min). Compound 18 (160 mg,311.25 μmol, 7.29% yield) was obtained.

The Compound 18 (160 mg) was separated by chiral SFC was separated bySFC (DAICEL CHIRALCEL OD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm); Mobile phase: A:Supercritical CO2, B: Neu-ETOH; Isocratic: A:B=85:15; Flow rate: 60mL/min) concentrated under vacuum to afford two fractions.

Example 18a: (16.52 mg) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=511.0. SFC: Retentiontime: 1.820 min, OD-3_EtOH (DEA)_5_40_25ML. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ9.08 (s, 1H), 8.84 (s, 2H), 8.20 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (dd, J=2.4, 8.5Hz, 1H), 7.54-7.27 (m, 3H), 6.50-6.32 (m, 1H), 4.17-4.05 (m, 1H),2.97-2.80 (m, 2H), 2.66-2.52 (m, 2H), 1.64 (s, 3H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ −56.82 (br s, 3F), −81.28-−82.71 (m, 1F), −96.15-−97.48 (m,1F), −142.44 (s, 1F).

Example 18b: (19.34 mg, 32.06% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=511.0.SFC: Retention time: 2.467 min, OD-3_EtOH (DEA)_5_40_25ML. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.04 (s, 1H), 8.83 (s, 2H), 8.16 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 1H),7.70 (dd, J=2.4, 8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.50-7.35 (m, 3H), 6.43-6.23 (m, 1H),4.16-4.03 (m, 1H), 2.98-2.77 (m, 2H), 2.60 (br dd, J=5.4, 19.8 Hz, 2H),1.79 (s, 3H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.86 (s, 3F),−81.37-−82.55 (m, 1F), −96.17-−97.35 (m, 1F), −141.95 (s, 1F).

Examples 22a and 22b

To a solution of 22-1 (2.5 g, 11.41 mmol) and 1-pyrimidin-5-ylethanone(1.39 g, 11.41 mmol) in toluene (70 mL) was added p-TsOH (294.63 mg,1.71 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 136° C. for 16 hr with removal ofwater by Dean-Stark trap under N₂ atmosphere. The reaction was filtered,and the filter cake was washed with toluene (10 mL*2). The filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by flashsilica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜10% DCM/EtOAc @ 20 mL/min). 22-2(2.02 g, 5.62 mmol, 49.30% yield, 90% purity) was obtained. ¹HNMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.38-9.28 (m, 3H), 7.92 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.05 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 2.28 (s, 3H).

To a solution of 22-2 (1 g, 2.78 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (12 mL) was addedH₃PO₄ (58.72 mg, 509.31 μmol, 34.95 μL). The mixture was stirred at 20°C. for 30 min. Then 1,1-difluoro-4-isocyano-cyclohexane (448.35 mg, 2.78mmol) and (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (521.19 mg, 2.78 mmol) wasadded. The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 17 hr. The reaction wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by flash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0-50% Ethylacetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 35 mL/min) and the residue wasfurther purified by prep-HPLC (column: Welch Xtimate C18 150*30 mm*5 m;mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 52%-82%, 7 min). Example 22 (100mg, 5.94% yield) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=580.7. ¹HNMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 9.07 (d, J=11.4 Hz, 1H), 8.87 (d, J=6.4 Hz, 2H), 8.15-7.80(m, 3H), 7.80-7.66 (m, 1H), 7.63-7.37 (m, 1H), 6.52-6.26 (m, 1H), 3.86(s, 1H), 2.10-1.83 (m, 5H), 1.81-1.66 (m, 4H), 1.63-1.40 (m, 2H). ¹⁹FNMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 64.03 (d, J=152.6 Hz, 3F), −92.01 (dd, J=64.2,234.1 Hz, 1F), −99.25 (dd, J=57.2, 234.1 Hz, 1F), −142.27 (d, J=190.7Hz, 1F).

The compound 22 (100 mg, 172.14 μmol) was separated by SFC (WHELK-01(250 mm*30 mm, 5 μm)); Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂, B: Neu-IPA;Isocratic: A:B=80:20; Flow rate: 60 mL/min) to afford two fractions.

Example 22a: (20 mg, 33.85 μmol, 19.67% yield) was obtained. LCMS:(M+H)=580.9. SFC: Retention time: 4.861 min, SS WhelkO1_IPA_DEA_5_40_25ML. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ9.08 (s, 1H), 8.87 (s,2H), 8.15-7.88 (m, 3H), 7.78 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (s, 1H), 6.53-6.34(m, 1H), 3.86 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 2.01 (s, 3H), 1.89-1.69 (m, 3H), 1.65(s, 3H), 1.62-1.43 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ64.02 (d,J=152.6 Hz, 5F), −91.89 (d, J=235.8 Hz, 1F), −99.40 (d, J=232.3 Hz, 1F),−141.21-−145.92 (m, 1F).

Example 22b: (30 mg, 29.59% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=580.9. SFC:Retention time: 5.270 min, SS Whelk O1_IPA_DEA_5_40_25ML. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ9.06 (s, 1H), 8.86 (s, 2H), 7.98 (m, 2H), 7.84 (d, J=7.2Hz, 1H), 7.70 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 6.49-6.29 (m,1H), 3.85 (s, 1H), 2.11-1.82 (m, 5H), 1.78 (s, 3H), 1.66 (m, 1H),1.61-1.46 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 64.01 (d, J=152.6 Hz,5F), −92.06 (d, J=232.4 Hz, 1F), −97.67-−102.77 (m, 1F), −142.09 (s,1F).

Examples 23a and 23b

To a solution of 22-2 (358.85 mg, 1.11 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (1 mL) wasadded (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (208.77 mg, 1.11 mmol) and4-isocyanotetrahydropyran (145.14 mg, 1.11 mmol, 85% purity). Themixture was stirred at 20° C. for 16 h. new added(2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (208.77 mg, 1.11 mmol) and4-isocyanotetrahydropyran (145.14 mg, 1.11 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 20° C. for another 48 h. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by flash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜30% Ethylacetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 20 mL/min). The residue was furtherpurified by prep-HPLC (column: Welch Xtimate C18 150*30 mm*5 m; mobilephase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 49%-79%, 7 min), which afford twofractions.

Example 23a: (1.08 mg, 0.2% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=547.0. SFC:Retention time: 3.536 min, AD_3_IPA_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 9.19-8.99 (m, 2H), 8.94-8.79 (m, 2H), 7.61 (d, J=9.4 Hz, 2H),7.31-7.14 (m, 3H), 3.97-3.60 (m, 4H), 3.26 (br d, J=4.2 Hz, 1H), 2.43(br dd, J=4.4, 12.6 Hz, 1H), 2.27-2.11 (m, 4H), 1.78 (br d, J=12.3 Hz,1H), 1.52 (br d, J=11.0 Hz, 1H).

Example 23b: (4.85 mg, 7.98 mol, 7.19e-1% yield) was obtained. LCMS:(M+H)=547.0. HPLC: Retention time: 2.522 min, 10-80AB_4 min. 1 cm. SFC:Retention time: 2.818 min, AD_3_IPA_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 9.15 (s, 1H), 9.10 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 8.94 (s, 2H), 7.65 (d,J=9.5 Hz, 2H), 7.21-7.02 (m, 3H), 4.07-3.80 (m, 4H), 2.93 (br s, 1H),2.25-2.13 (m, 1H), 2.04 (s, 3H), 1.80 (br d, J=9.0 Hz, 1H), 1.53 (br d,J=13.1 Hz, 1H).

Examples 26a and 26b

A mixture of 26-1 (2 g, 10.25 mmol), 1-pyrimidin-5-ylethanone (1.50 g,12.30 mmol) and 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid (264.77 mg, 1.54 mmol) intoluene (50 mL) was heated to reflux (140° C.) for 16 h and remove waterby Dean-Stark trap. The reaction mixture was filtered, and the filtratewas concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residuewas purified by flash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜30% Ethylacetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 30 mL/min). Compound 26-2 (1.88 g,5.97 mmol, 58.23% yield, 95% purity) was obtained. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 9.49-9.22 (m, 3H), 7.52 (dd, J=2.0, 10.6 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (td,J=1.2, 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (t, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 2.31 (d, J=1.1 Hz, 3H).

To a solution of 26-2 (800 mg, 2.67 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (5 mL) was addedH₃PO₄ (52.33 mg, 534.00 μmol, 31.15 μL). The reaction mixture wasstirred at 15° C. for 30 min. Then 1,1-difluoro-4-isocyano-cyclohexane(430.61 mg, 2.67 mmol) and (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (500.57mg, 2.67 mmol) was added. The reaction mixture was stirred at 15° C. for17 hr. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure togive a residue. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (Eluent of 0˜50% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @35 mL/min). The residue was further purified by prep-HPLC (column:Boston Green ODS 150*30 mm*5 m; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %:53%-83%, 7 min). Compound 26 (87 mg, 5.71% yield) was obtained. LCMS:(M+H)=557.0. HPLC: Retention time: 4.783 min, 10-80AB_8 min. 1 cm. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.13-9.01 (m, 1H), 8.90 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H),8.81-8.67 (m, 1H), 8.10-7.21 (m, 4H), 6.69-6.44 (m, 1H), 3.84 (s, 1H),2.15-1.47 (m, 11H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −54.66-−62.10 (m, 3F),−87.95-−92.80 (m, 1F), −99.34 (br d, J=231.7 Hz, 1F), −107.02-−114.13(m, 1F), −139.66-−144.18 (m, 1F).

The Compound 26 (85 mg, 152.64 μmol) was separated by SFC (DAICELCHIRALPAK AD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 m); Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂,B: Neu-ETOH; Isocratic: A:B=90:10; Flow rate: 60 mL/min) to afford twofractions.

Example 26a: (30 mg, 34.45% yield) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=557.2. SFC:Retention time: 1.744 min, AD-3_EtOH (DEA) 5_40_25ML. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 9.11-9.00 (m, 1H), 8.94-8.68 (m, 2H), 8.07-7.18 (m, 4H),6.67-6.41 (m, 1H), 3.83 (s, 1H), 2.13-1.46 (m, 11H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ −52.95-−60.01 (m, 3F), −91.95 (d, J=235.8 Hz, 1F),−97.67-−101.99 (m, 1F), −108.26-−112.58 (m, 1F), −140.03-−144.35 (m,1F).

Example 26b: (32 mg, 37.22% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=557.2. SFC:Retention time: 2.004 min, AD-3_EtOH (DEA) 5_40_25ML. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 9.11-8.96 (m, 1H), 8.92-8.73 (m, 2H), 7.93-7.74 (m, 1H),7.73-7.55 (m, 1H), 7.55-7.22 (m, 2H), 6.69-6.42 (m, 1H), 3.83 (s, 1H),2.13-1.53 (m, 11H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.67-−57.85 (m, 3F),−92.12 (d, J=228.9 Hz, 1F), −98.91 (s, 1F), −106.68-−112.98 (m, 1F),−141.07-−143.17 (m, 1F).

Examples 27a and 27b

To a solution of 26-2 (300 mg, 1.00 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (5 mL) was addeddropwise H₃PO₄ (19.65 mg, 200.52 μmol, 85%). After addition, the mixturewas stirred at 25° C. for 0.5 hr, and then 4-isocyanotetrahydropyran(136.19 mg, 1.10 mmol) and (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (225.56mg, 1.20 mmol) was added. The resulting mixture was stirred at 25° C.for 16 hr. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressureto give a residue. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (Eluent of 0˜60% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @30 mL/min) to give a crude product which was further purified bypre-HPLC (column: Welch Xtimate C18 150*30 mm*5 m; mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 34%-64%, 7 min) to give compound 27 (75 mg, 13.70%yield). LCMS: (M+H)=523.0.

Compound 27 (75 mg, 143.44 μmol) was separated by SFC DAICEL CHIRALPAKAD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 um), Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂, B:Neu-IPA; Isocratic: A:B=85:15) to afford two fractions.

Example 27a: (15 mg, 19.76% yield) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=523.2. SFC:Retention time: 1.440 min, OD_ETOH_DEA_5_40_28ML_8MIN. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 9.21-8.97 (m, 1H), 8.93-8.68 (m, 2H), 8.13-7.11 (m, 4H),6.73-6.43 (m, 1H), 3.92-3.76 (m, 3H), 3.30 (br s, 2H), 2.14 (s, 1H),1.83-1.31 (m, 6H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.40-−58.36 (m, 3F),−107.43-−112.20 (m, 1F), −140.80-−143.60 (m, 1F).

Example 27b: (15 mg, 19.79% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=533.2. SFC:Retention time: 1.579 min, OD_ETOH_DEA_5_40_28ML_8MIN. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 9.10-8.99 (m, 1H), 8.97-8.73 (m, 2H), 7.94-7.25 (m, 4H),6.73-6.43 (m, 1H), 3.83 (br s, 3H), 3.31 (br s, 2H), 2.14-1.69 (m, 3H),1.68-1.30 (m, 4H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.40-−58.92 (m, 3F),−108.36-−113.53 (m, 1F), −143.56 (br d, J=313.5 Hz, 1F).

Examples 28a and 28b

A mixture of 28-1 (1 g, 3.77 mmol), tert-butyl carbamate (1.77 g, 15.12mmol), Xantphos (663 mg, 1.15 mmol) and Cs₂CO₃ (7.38 g, 22.64 mmol) indioxane (20 mL) was degassed and purged with Ar for 3 times, and thenPd₂(dba)₃ (363 mg, 396.41 mol) was added. The mixture was stirred at115° C. for 18 hr under Ar atmosphere. The reaction mixture wasfiltered, and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure togive a residue. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (Eluent of 0˜10% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @35 mL/min). Compound 28-2 (740 mg, 2.46 mmol, 65.10% yield) wasobtained. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ9.42 (s, 1H), 7.44 (d, J=8.6 Hz,2H), 7.32 (d, J=8.6 Hz, 2H), 1.47 (s, 9H), 1.30-1.26 (m, 2H), 1.04 (s,2H).

To a solution of Compound 28-2 (900 mg, 2.99 mmol) in DCM (20 mL) wasadded HCl/dioxane (4 M, 8.96 mL). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for16 hr. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure togive a residue. The residue was diluted with 20 mL of DCM. The solutionwas basified with sat. Na₂CO₃ and adjusted to pH=10. The solution wasextracted with DCM (30 mL×3). The organic layer was dried over Na₂SO₄,filtered, and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue.28-3 (712 mg, crude) was obtained. LCMS: (M+H)=202.8. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 7.06 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 6.54-6.49 (m, 2H), 5.18 (s, 2H),1.23-1.18 (m, 2H), 0.95 (s, 2H).

To a solution of Compound 28-3 (771 mg, 3.83 mmol) and1-(pyrimidin-5-yl)ethan-1-one (468.01 mg, 3.83 mmol) in toluene (30 mL)was added 4A MS (2 g) and AcOH (2.02 g, 33.70 mmol, 1.93 mL, 8.79 eq).The mixture was stirred at 125° C. for 16 hr under N₂ atmosphere. Thereaction mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a residue. Compound 28-4 (1.19 g, crude) wasobtained. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.33-9.28 (m, 3H), 7.47 (d, J=8.2Hz, 2H), 6.86 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 2H), 2.30 (s, 3H), 1.37-1.30 (m, 2H), 1.13(br s, 2H).

To a solution of Compound 28-4 (1.19 g, 3.90 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (15 mL)was added (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (939.55 mg, 4.68 mmol) and1,1-difluoro-4-isocyano-cyclohexane (665.61 mg, 3.90 mmol). The mixturewas stirred at 20° C. for 16 hr. The reaction mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (Eluent of 0˜100% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient@ 35 mL/min). The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Xtimate C18150*40 mm*10 μm; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 45%-75%, 7 min).Compound 28 (340 mg, 603.98 μmol, 15.50% yield) was obtained. LCMS(M+H)=563.1. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.03 (d, J=14.4 Hz, 1H), 8.82(d, J=7.3 Hz, 2H), 7.77-7.65 (m, 1H), 7.62-7.42 (m, 3H), 7.40-7.19 (m,1H), 6.36-6.10 (m, 1H), 3.82 (br s, 1H), 1.99 (br s, 4H), 1.83-1.73 (m,3H), 1.70-1.50 (m, 4H), 1.41-1.30 (m, 2H), 1.10 (br d, J=6.6 Hz, 2H).

The Compound 28 (340 mg) was separated by chiral SFC was separated bySFC (DAICEL CHIRALPAK AD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm); Mobile phase: A:Supercritical CO₂, B: Neu-ETOH; Isocratic: A:B=80:20; Flow rate: 70mL/min) concentrated under vacuum to afford two fractions.

Example 28a: (130.08 mg, 38.26% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=563.1.SFC: Retention time: 0.770 min, AD_ETOH_DEA_5_40_4ML_4MIN_5CM. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.05 (s, 1H), 8.83 (s, 2H), 7.77-7.67 (m, 2H),7.59-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.22 (br d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 6.35-6.18 (m, 1H), 3.84(br s, 1H), 2.08-1.87 (m, 4H), 1.85-1.65 (m, 3H), 1.63 (s, 3H),1.57-1.46 (m, 1H), 1.40-1.33 (m, 2H), 1.12 (br s, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ −68.33 (br s, 3F), −91.86 (br d, J=235.8 Hz, 1F), −99.41 (brd, J=235.8 Hz, 1F), −142.19 (br s, 1F).

Example 28b: (131.71 mg, 37.87% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=563.1.SFC: Retention time: 1.077 min, AD_ETOH_DEA_5_40_4ML_4MIN_5CM. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.01 (s, 1H), 8.82 (s, 2H), 7.60 (br t, J=8.6 Hz,2H), 7.53-7.42 (m, 2H), 7.37 (br d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 6.30-6.11 (m, 1H),3.80 (br d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 1.96 (br d, J=8.6 Hz, 4H), 1.78 (s, 4H),1.69-1.47 (m, 3H), 1.38-1.32 (m, 2H), 1.10 (br s, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ −68.39 (s, 3F), −91.35-−92.65 (m, 1F), −98.74-−99.72 (m,1F), −141.82 (s, 1F).

Examples 29a and 29b

To a solution of 28-4 (425 mg, 1.39 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (2 mL) was added(2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (318.49 mg, 1.67 mmol) and4-isocyanotetrahydropyran (182.02 mg, 1.39 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 20° C. for 16 hr. The reaction mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: BostonGreen ODS 150*30 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 55%-85%,7 min). Compound 29 (120 mg, 209.75 μmol, 15.07% yield) was obtained.LCMS (M+H)=529.1. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.03 (d, J=14.5 Hz, 1H),8.83 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.73 (br d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.31 (m, 4H),6.38-6.09 (m, 1H), 3.83 (br, d, J=8.5 Hz, 3H), 3.30-3.19 (m, 2H),1.84-1.62 (m, 4H), 1.61-1.41 (m, 3H), 1.40-1.32 (m, 2H), 1.11 (br, d,J=7.9 Hz, 2H).

The Compound 29 (120 mg) was separated by chiral SFC was separated bySFC (DAICEL CHIRALPAK AD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm); Mobile phase: A:Supercritical CO₂, B: Neu-ETOH; Isocratic: A:B=75:25; Flow rate: 70mL/min) concentrated under vacuum to afford two fractions.

Example 29a: (36.48 mg, 30.02% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=529.0.SFC: Retention time: 2.417 min, AD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.04 (s, 1H), 8.84 (s, 2H), 7.72 (br d, J=7.9 Hz,2H), 7.60-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.26 (br d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 6.35-6.16 (m, 1H),3.92-3.78 (m, 3H), 3.31-3.28 (m, 2H), 1.65 (s, 4H), 1.62-1.41 (m, 3H),1.40-1.34 (m, 2H), 1.12 (br s, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −68.30(s, 3F), −142.12 (s, 1F).

Example 29b: (40.19 mg, 33.14% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=529.1.SFC: Retention time: 3.378 min, AD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.01 (s, 1H), 8.82 (s, 2H), 7.62 (d, J=7.6 Hz,1H), 7.59-7.54 (m, 1H), 7.52-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.43-7.37 (m, 1H), 6.30-6.12(m, 1H), 3.82 (br t, J=8.3 Hz, 3H), 3.31-3.27 (m, 2H), 1.80 (s, 3H),1.67 (br d, J=13.1 Hz, 1H), 1.57-1.40 (m, 3H), 1.39-1.30 (m, 2H), 1.10(br s, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −68.38 (s, 3F), −141.79 (s,1F).

Examples 32a and 32b

To a solution of 90-2 (230 mg, 694.36 mol) in CF₃CH₂OH (2 mL) was addedH₃PO₄ (16 mg, 138.78 μmol, 9.52 μL). The mixture was stirred at 25° C.for 30 min. After 30 min, the reaction mixture was added4-isocyanotetrahydropyran (92 mg, 703.61 μmol) and(2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (142 mg, 833.16 μmol). The mixturewas stirred at 25° C. for 18 hr. The reaction mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue was purified byflash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜100% Ethylacetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 35 mL/min) to get product. Theproduct was purified by prep-HPLC (Welch Xtimate C18 150*30 mm*5 μm;Mobile phase: A: water (FA) B: ACN; Gradient condition: from 46% B to76% B; Flow rate: 25 mL/min). The pure fractions were collected and thevolatile solvent was removed by evaporation. The aqueous residue waslyophilized to afford Compound 32 (28 mg, 7.27% yield).

The Compound 32 (28 mg, 50.46 μmol) was separated by SFC (DAICELCHIRALPAK AD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm)); Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂,B: Neu-MeOH; Isocratic: A:B=85:15; Flow rate: 60 mL/min) to afford twofractions.

Example 32a: (6 mg, 20.89% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=555.1. SFC:Retention time: 2.107 min, AD-3_EtOH (DEA)_5_40_25ML. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 9.06 (s, 1H), 8.85 (s, 2H), 7.85 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (s, 2H), 6.49-6.25 (m, 1H),4.01-3.73 (m, 3H), 3.41-3.37 (m, 2H), 1.69 (s, 4H), 1.66-1.59 (m, 1H),1.58-1.41 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −85.32 (s, 3F), −87.18(s, 2F), −142.26 (s, 1F).

Example 32b: (5 mg, 17.40% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=555.1. SFC:Retention time: 2.653 min, AD-3_EtOH (DEA)_5_40_25ML. ¹HNMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ9.02 (s, 1H), 8.83 (s, 2H), 7.75-7.62 (m, 2H), 7.59-7.49 (m,1H), 7.47-7.34 (m, 2H), 6.43-6.17 (m, 1H), 3.97-3.78 (m, 3H), 3.39-3.35(m, 2H), 1.82 (s, 3H), 1.73-1.64 (m, 1H), 1.64-1.56 (m, 1H), 1.55-1.41(m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −85.30 (s, 3F), −87.17 (br s,2F), −141.89 (s, 1F).

Examples 33a and 33b

To a solution of 33-1 (2 g, 10.35 mmol, 1.48 mL) and1-pyrimidin-5-ylethanone (1.26 g, 10.35 mmol) in Tol. (30 mL) was addedp-TsOH (267.41 mg, 1.55 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 136° C. for 16hr with removal of water by DeanStark trap under N₂ atmosphere. Thereaction was filtered, and the filter cake was washed with toluene (10mL*2). The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas purified by flash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0-16% Ethylacetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 30 mL/min). Compound 33-2 (1.85 g,48.09% yield) was obtained. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.36-9.30 (m,3H), 7.74 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.10-6.96 (m, 2H), 2.34-2.21 (m, 3H).

To a solution of 33-2 (500 mg, 1.35 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (5 mL) was added(2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (253 mg, 1.35 mmol) and1,1-difluoro-4-isocyano-cyclohexane (217.73 mg, 1.35 mmol). The mixturewas stirred at 20° C. for 16 hr. The reaction mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue was purified byflash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜50% Ethyl acetate/Petroleumether gradient @ 30 mL/min). Compound 33 (83 mg, 10.95% yield) wasobtained. LCMS (M+H)=554.9. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ9.03 (d, J=14.4Hz, 1H), 8.83 (d, J=5.2 Hz, 2H), 7.93-7.62 (m, 4H), 7.58-7.33 (m, 1H),6.46-6.15 (m, 1H), 3.85 (s, 1H), 2.12-1.91 (m, 3H), 1.90-1.63 (m, 6H),1.61-1.45 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −41.68 (d, J=27.7 Hz,3F), −91.36-−92.52 (m, 1F), −98.15-−99.86 (m, 1F), −142.00 (d, J=114.4Hz, 1F).

The Compound 33 (80 mg, 144.16 μmol, 1 eq) was separated by SFC (DAICELCHIRALCEL OD-H (250 mm*30 mm, 5 μm); Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂,B: Neu-ETOH; Isocratic: A:B=85:15; Flow rate: 60 mL/min) to afford twofractions.

Example 33a: (27 mg, 32.63% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=555.1. SFC:Retention time: 0.775 min, AD_ETOH_DEA_5_40_4ML_4MIN_5CM. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.05 (s, 1H), 8.83 (s, 2H), 7.89-7.68 (m, 4H), 7.41 (s,1H), 6.51-6.24 (m, 1H), 3.87 (s, 1H), 2.04-1.57 (m, 11H). ¹⁹F NMR (376MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −40.01-−44.72 (m, 3F), −91.89 (d, J=235.8 Hz, 1F),−99.38 (d, J=232.4 Hz, 1F), −142.16 (s, 1F).

Example 33b: (43 mg, 50.82% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=555.1. SFC:Retention time: 0.944 min, AD_ETOH_DEA_5_40_4ML_4MIN_5CM. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.01 (s, 1H), 8.82 (s, 2H), 7.83-7.63 (m, 4H), 7.55 (brs, 1H), 6.44-6.20 (m, 1H), 3.84 (br d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 1.98-1.45 (m,11H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −39.62-−45.89 (m, 3F), −89.04-−93.36(m, 1F), −97.28-−102.38 (m, 1F), −141.86 (s, 1F).

Examples 34a and 34b

To a solution of Compound 33-2 (500 mg, 1.35 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (5 mL)was added H₃PO₄ (31.13 mg, 270.00 μmol, 18.53 μL). The mixture wasstirred at 20° C. for 30 min. Then 4-isocyanotetrahydropyran (214.34 mg,1.35 mmol) and (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (253 mg, 1.35 mmol)was added. The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 16 hr. The reaction wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The crude was purified by flashsilica gel chromatography and further purification by prep-HPLC to giveCompound 34 (73 mg, 10.23% yield).

The Compound 34 (98 mg, 188.13 μmol) was separated by SFC (DAICELCHIRALPAK AD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm); Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂,B: Neu-ETOH; Isocratic: A:B=75:25; Flow rate: 60 mL/min) to afford twofractions.

Example 34a: (15 mg, 15.17% yield) was obtained. LCNS (M+H)=521.0. SFC:Retention time: 0.930 min, AD_ETOH_DEA_5_40_4ML_4MIN_5CM. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.04 (s, 1H), 8.84 (s, 2H), 7.90-7.70 (m, 4H), 7.43 (d,J=6.4 Hz, 1H), 6.46-6.24 (m, 1H), 3.96-3.82 (m, 3H), 3.31-3.18 (m, 2H),1.73 (s, 3H), 1.69-1.41 (m, 4H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ−39.23-−44.32 (m, 3F), −142.12 (s, 1F).

Example 34b: (21 mg, 21.26% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=521.0. SFC:Retention time: 1.215 min, AD_ETOH_DEA_5_40_4ML_4MIN_5CM. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.00 (s, 1H), 8.82 (s, 2H), 7.79-7.65 (m, 4H), 7.58 (d,J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 6.42-6.23 (m, 1H), 3.95-3.78 (m, 3H), 3.22 (m, 2H), 1.86(s, 3H), 1.68 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 1H), 1.62-1.55 (m, 1H), 1.54-1.41 (m, 2H).¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −41.72 (s, 3F), −141.85 (s, 1F).

Examples 36a and 36b

To a solution of 36-1 (5 g, 35.93 mmol, 4.67 mL) in ethyl formate (50mL) was added TEA (7.27 g, 71.85 mmol, 10.00 mL). The mixture wasstirred at 80° C. for 16 hr. The mixture was concentrated under vacuum,diluted with water (20 mL), extracted with DCM (20 mL*2). The organiclayer as washed with brine (20 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, andconcentrated under vacuum. Compound 36-2 (6.46 g, crude) was obtained.LCMS (M+H)=167.8.

To a solution of 36-2 (6.46 g, 30.14 mmol) in DCM (60 mL) was added PPh₃(7.91 g, 30.14 mmol), TEA (3.05 g, 30.14 mmol, 4.20 mL) and CCl₄ (4.64g, 30.14 mmol, 2.90 mL). The mixture was stirred at 45° C. for 16 hr.The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. Then MTBE(40 mL) and PE (40 mL) was added and the mixture was stirred at 20° C.for 16 hours. The reaction was filtered and the filter cake was washedby MTBE (20 mL*3). The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of0-10% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 35 mL/min). Compound 36-3(3.8 g, 25.48 mmol, 84.52% yield) was obtained.

To a solution of Compound 4-3 (1.5 g, 5.33 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (20 mL) wasadded (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (1.29 g, 6.40 mmol) andCompound 36-3 (837.47 mg, 5.33 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 20° C.for 16 hr. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of0-100% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 35 mL/min). The residuewas purified by prep-HPLC (column: Xtimate C18 150*40 mm*10 m; mobilephase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 45%-75%, 7 min). Compound 36 (530 mg,976.27 μmol, 18.30% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=543.1. ¹HNMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.09-8.73 (m, 3H), 8.18-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.81-7.57 (m, 1H),7.56-7.43 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.34-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.08-6.98 (m,3H), 6.46-6.23 (m, 1H), 3.53-3.38 (m, 2H), 2.84-2.72 (m, 2H), 1.84-1.43(m, 3H).

The Compound 36 (530 mg, 976.27 μmol) was separated by SFC(Phenomenex-Cellulose-2 (250 mm*30 mm, 5 μm); Mobile phase: A:Supercritical CO₂, B: Neu-MeOH; Isocratic: A:B=75:25; Flow rate: 60mL/min), concentrated under vacuum, which afford two fractions. Theresidue was further purified by prep-HPLC (column: Boston Green ODS150*30 mm*5 m; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 55%-85%, 7 min).

Example 36a: (84.11 mg, 154.93 mol, 46.73% yield) was obtained. LCMS(M+H)=543.4. SFC: Retention time: 3.656 min, C2_MeOH_DEA_5_40_25ML. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.06 (s, 1H), 8.82 (s, 2H), 8.13 (t, J=5.7 Hz,1H), 7.76 (br d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.46 (br d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (s, 2H),7.36-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.08-6.99 (m, 3H), 6.45-6.26 (m, 1H), 3.53-3.39 (m,2H), 2.83-2.76 (m, 2H), 1.51 (s, 3H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ−56.81 (s, 3F), −113.74 (s, 1F), −142.49 (s, 1F).

Example 36b: (51.98 mg, 95.75 μmol, 31.31% yield) was obtained. LCMS(M+H)=543.4. SFC: Retention time: 4.244 min, C2_MeOH_DEA_5_40_25ML. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ9.00 (s, 1H), 8.77 (s, 2H), 8.02 (t, J=5.5 Hz,1H), 7.61 (br d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.53 (br d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (br t,J=7.2 Hz, 2H), 7.33-7.26 (m, 1H), 7.07-6.97 (m, 3H), 6.41-6.25 (m, 1H),3.48-3.36 (m, 2H), 2.76 (dt, J=3.2, 7.1 Hz, 2H), 1.74 (s, 3H). ¹⁹F NMR(376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.87 (s, 3F), −113.68 (s, 1F), −141.73 (s, 1F).

Examples 76a, 76b, 76c and 76d

To a solution of Compound 76-1 (500 mg, 3.02 mmol HCl) in ethyl formate(20 mL) was added TEA (916 mg, 9.05 mmol, 1.26 mL). The mixture wasstirred at 80° C. for 18 hr. The reaction mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a residue. Then the residue was diluted withDCM (10 mL). The organic layer was washed with H₂O (10 mL*2) and brine(10 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated under reducedpressure to give a residue. The crude product was used for next stepwithout further purification. Compound 76-2 (159 mg, 809.11 μmol, 26.81%yield) was obtained. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 8.23 (s, 1H), 4.12-3.90(m, 2H), 3.59-3.40 (m, 2H), 3.26-3.09 (m, 1H), 1.72-1.61 (m, 2H),1.01-0.95 (m, 3H), 0.87 (s, 3H).

A mixture of Compound 76-2 (159 mg, 1.01 mmol), PPh₃ (266 mg, 1.01mmol), TEA (103 mg, 1.02 mmol, 141.68 μL) and CCl₄ (156 mg, 1.01 mmol,97.50 μL) in DCM (1 mL) was stirred at 45° C. for 18 hr under N₂atmosphere. The reaction mixture was filtered, and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The crude productwas used for next step without further purification. Compound 76-3 (140mg, crude) was obtained.

To a solution of Compound 4-3 (150 mg, 533.37 mol) in CF₃CH₂OH (2 mL)was added (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (122.03 mg, 640.04 mol) andCompound 76-3 (140 mg, 533.07 μmol). The mixture was stirred at 20° C.for 16 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of0-100% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 30 mL/min). The residuewas purified by prep-HPLC (column: Boston Green ODS 150*30 mm*5 m;mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 53%-83%, 7 min). Compound 76 (24mg, 43.45 mol, 8.15% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=533.1.

Compound 76 (24 μmg) was separated by SFC (DAICEL CHIRALCEL OD-H (250mm*30 mm, 5 μm)); Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂, B: Neu-ETOH;Isocratic: A:B=85:15; Flow rate: 60 mL/min) to afford two fractions.Fraction 1 (17 mg) was separated by SFC (Phenomenex-Cellulose-2 (250mm*30 mm, 5 μm); Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂, B: Neu-ETOH;Isocratic: A:B=60:40; Flow rate: 80 mL/min) to afford two fractions.Fraction 2 (14 mg) was further separated by SFC (DAICEL CHIRALPAK IG(250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm)); Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂, B: Neu-IPA;Isocratic: A: B=75:25; Flow rate: 70 mL/min) to afford two fractions.

Example 76a: (2.50 mg, 14.62% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=533.1.SFC: Retention time: 1.228 min, OD_ETOH_DEA_5_40_28ML_8MIN. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.03 (s, 1H), 8.80 (s, 2H), 7.77 (br d, J=8.9 Hz, 1H),7.50-7.36 (m, 4H), 6.45-6.27 (m, 1H), 3.88 (br d, J=9.7 Hz, 2H),3.40-3.36 (m, 2H), 3.09 (d, J=11.3 Hz, 1H), 1.76 (s, 4H), 1.40 (br d,J=15.3 Hz, 1H), 0.85 (s, 3H), 0.77 (s, 3H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆):δ −56.84 (s, 3F), −141.89 (br s, 1F).

Example 76b: (1.55 mg, 9.00% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=533.1. SFC:Retention time: 1.315 min, OD_ETOH_DEA_5_40_28ML_8MIN. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 9.09 (s, 1H), 8.96 (s, 2H), 7.87 (br d, J=8.7 Hz, 1H),7.56-7.33 (m, 4H), 6.43-6.27 (m, 1H), 3.92-3.82 (m, 2H), 3.40 (br d,J=11.2 Hz, 2H), 3.09 (d, J=11.4 Hz, 1H), 1.74 (br dd, J=5.2, 12.9 Hz,1H), 1.60 (s, 3H), 1.31 (br d, J=11.6 Hz, 1H), 0.91 (s, 3H), 0.77 (s,3H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.78 (s, 3F), −142.45 (s, 1F)

Example 76c: (2.07 mg, 14.79% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=533.1.SFC: Retention time: 1.528 min, OD_ETOH_DEA_5_40_28ML_8MIN. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.06 (s, 1H), 8.93 (s, 2H), 7.69-7.54 (m, 2H), 7.45 (brdd, J=8.8, 13.5 Hz, 2H), 7.33 (d, J=9.1 Hz, 1H), 6.41-6.21 (m, 1H),3.90-3.80 (m, 2H), 3.39 (br d, J=11.2 Hz, 2H), 3.09 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 1H),1.69 (s, 4H), 1.33 (br d, J=13.1 Hz, 1H), 0.88 (s, 3H), 0.79 (s, 3H).¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.84 (s, 3F), −141.58 (s, 1F).

Example 76d: (1.18 mg, 8.26% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=533.1 SFC:Retention time: 1.637 min, OD_ETOH_DEA_5_40_28ML_8MIN. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ9.01 (s, 1H), 8.79 (s, 2H), 7.60 (dd, J=4.8, 8.4 Hz, 2H),7.43-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.32 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 1H), 6.41-6.25 (m, 1H), 3.95-3.83(m, 2H), 3.41-3.36 (m, 2H), 3.09 (d, J=11.3 Hz, 1H), 1.86 (s, 3H), 1.73(dt, J=7.3, 12.5 Hz, 1H), 1.37 (br d, J=11.1 Hz, 1H), 0.87 (s, 3H), 0.75(s, 3H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.40-−57.12 (m, 3F), −141.77(s, 1F)

Examples 77a, 77b, 77c and 77d

To a solution of Compound 77-1 (1 g, 7.74 mmol) in ethyl formate (10 mL)was added TEA (2.35 g, 23.22 mmol, 3.23 mL) The mixture was heated andstirred at 80° C. for 12 hours. The mixture was cooled to roomtemperature and concentrated under reduced pressure to give Compound77-2 (1.2 g), which was used directly for the next step.

To a solution of Compound 77-2 (1.2 g, 7.63 mmol) in DCM (14 mL) wereadded TEA (772.40 mg, 7.63 mmol, 1.06 mL), PPh₃ (2.00 g, 7.63 mmol),CCl₄ (1.17 g, 7.63 mmol, 733.83 μL). The mixture was heated and stirredat 45° C. for 12 hours. The mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure to give a crude at 20° C. The mixture was triturated with MTBE(10 mL) to give the product. The residue was purified by flash silicagel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜50% dichloromethane/Petroleum ethergradient @100 mL/min). Compound 77-3 (1.0 g, crude) was obtained. 1H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 3.86-3.74 (m, 2H), 3.59 (dt, J=2.4, 12.0 Hz, 1H),2.06-1.93 (m, 2H), 1.87-1.60 (m, 2H), 1.32-1.25 (m, 3H), 1.18 (s, 3H).

To a solution of Compound 4-1 (1.62 g, 5.75 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (10 mL)were added (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (775.81 mg, 6.90 mmol),Compound 77-3 (1.0 g, 5.75 mmol), 4A MS (1.0 g, 5.75 mmol). The mixturewas stirred at 25° C. for 12 hours. The mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a crude. The crude was purified by flash silicagel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜50% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ethergradient @ 45 mL/min) to give a residue (1.0 g) The residue was purifiedby HPLC (column: Xtimate C18 150*40 mm*10 m; mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 35%-65%, 6 min). Compound 77 (500 mg, 938.24 mol, 16.32%yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=533.2.

The Compound 77 (500 mg, 0.948 mmol) was separated by supercriticalfluid chromatography (separation condition: DAICEL CHIRALCEL OD-H (250mm*30 mm, 5 μm)); Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂, B: Neu-IPA,A:B=80:20 at 70 mL/min; Column Temp: 38° C.; Nozzle Pressure: 100 Bar;Nozzle Temp: 60° C.; Evaporator Temp: 20° C.; Trimmer Temp: 25° C.;Wavelength: 220 nm) to give two fraction. The pure fraction 1 wascollected and the solvent was evaporated under vacuum. The residue waspartitioned between acetonitrile (2 mL) and water (10 mL). The solutionwas lyophilized to dryness to give the title P1 (100 mg), which wasseparated by supercritical fluid chromatography (separation condition:DAICEL CHIRALPAK IC (250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm)); Mobile phase: A:Supercritical CO₂, B: Neu-IPA, A:B=80:20 at 60 mL/min; Column Temp: 38°C.; Nozzle Pressure: 100 Bar; Nozzle Temp: 60° C.; Evaporator Temp: 20°C.; Trimmer Temp: 25° C.; Wavelength: 220 nm) to give two fraction. Thepure fraction 2 was further separated by supercritical fluidchromatography (separation condition: DAICEL CHIRALPAK IG (250 mm*30 mm,10 μm)); Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂, B: Neu-IPA, A:B=75:25 at 70mL/min; Column Temp: 38° C.; Nozzle Pressure: 100 Bar; Nozzle Temp: 60°C.; Evaporator Temp: 20° C.; Trimmer Temp: 25° C.; Wavelength: 220 nm)to give two fraction.

Example 77a: (8.11 mg) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=532.8. SFC: Retentiontime: 1.694 min, IG_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_28ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 9.05 (s, 1H), 8.84 (s, 2H), 7.84 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.69 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (s, 2H), 6.45-6.25 (m, 1H),4.12-3.96 (m, 1H), 3.71-3.55 (m, 2H), 1.72-1.57 (m, 5H), 1.47-1.34 (m,1H), 1.26 (t, J=12.4 Hz, 1H), 1.17 (s, 3H), 1.13 (s, 3H). ¹⁹F NMR (376MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ −56.83 (s, 3F), −142.3 (s, 1F).

Example 77b: (39.92 mg, 7.93% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=532.8.SFC: Retention time: 1.765 min, IG_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_28ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.06 (s, 1H), 8.85 (s, 2H), 7.85 (d, J=8.8 Hz,1H), 7.69 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (s, 2H),6.45-6.28 (m, 1H), 4.12-3.99 (m, 1H), 3.66-3.53 (m, 2H), 1.73-1.64 (m,4H), 1.63-1.55 (m, 1H), 1.40-1.28 (m, 2H), 1.18 (s, 3H), 1.15 (s, 3H).¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ −56.83 (s, 3F), −142.3 (s, 1F).

Example 77c: (33.26 mg, 6.61% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=532.9.SFC: Retention time: 1.994 min, IG_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_28ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.02 (s, 1H), 8.83 (s, 2H), 7.69 (dd, J=2.4, 8.8Hz, 1H), 7.61 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.54 (dd, J=2.4, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.40 (dd,J=8.8, 13.6 Hz, 2H), 6.38-6.22 (m, 1H), 4.10-3.96 (m, 1H), 3.66-3.52 (m,2H), 1.79 (s, 3H), 1.71-1.65 (m, 1H), 1.59-1.51 (m, 1H), 1.41-1.24 (m,2H), 1.18 (s, 3H), 1.13 (s, 3H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ −56.87 (s,3F), −141.87 (s, 1F).

Example 77d: (39.77 mg, 7.81% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=532.8.SFC: Retention time: 2.738 min, IG_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_28ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.03 (s, 1H), 8.83 (s, 2H), 7.71-7.51 (m, 3H),7.46-7.35 (m, 2H), 6.40-6.22 (m, 1H), 4.10-3.98 (m, 1H), 3.67-3.54 (m,2H), 1.82 (s, 3H), 1.71-1.62 (m, 1H), 1.61-1.53 (m, 1H), 1.43-1.32 (m,1H), 1.27 (t, J=12.4 Hz, 1H), 1.18 (s, 3H), 1.13 (s, 3H). ¹⁹F NMR (376MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ −56.87 (s, 3F), −141.89 (s, 1F).

Examples 90a and 90b

To a solution of 90-1 (400 mg, 1.76 mmol) and1-(pyrimidin-5-yl)ethan-1-one (322.61 mg, 2.64 mmol) in toluene (20 mL)was added 4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid (60.65 mg, 352.22 μmol). Themixture was stirred at 140° C. for 16 hr. The reaction mixture wasfiltered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜25%Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 30 mL/min). The aqueous residuewas lyophilized to afford 90-2 (270 mg, 41.66% yield). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 9.32 (s, 3H), 7.39 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.05-6.94 (m, 2H),2.29 (s, 3H).

To a solution of 90-2 (270 mg, 815.12 μmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (2 mL) was addedH₃PO₄ (18.79 mg, 163.02 μmol). After addition, the mixture was stirredat 25° C. for 0.5 hr, and then 1,1-difluoro-4-isocyano-cyclohexane(131.46 mg, 815.12 μmol) and (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (183.38mg, 978.14 μmol) was added. The resulting mixture was stirred at 25° C.for 16 hr. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressureto give a residue. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (Eluent of 0˜60% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @30 mL/min) to give a crude product which was further purified bypre-HPLC (column: Welch Xtimate C18 150*30 mm*5 m; mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 53%-83%, 7 min) to give compound 90 (80 mg, 16.61%yield). LCMS (M+H)=589.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.05 (d, J=12.8Hz, 1H), 8.84 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 2H), 7.98-7.63 (m, 2H), 7.57-7.31 (m, 3H),6.50-6.12 (m, 1H), 3.86 (br s, 1H), 2.11-1.46 (m, 11H).

The Compound 90 (70.0 mg, 118.8 μmol) was separated by SFC (WHELK-01(250 mm*30 mm, 5 μm)), Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂, B: Neu-EtOH;Isocratic: A:B=80:20) to afford two fractions.

Example 90a: (12 mg, 16.59% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=589.0. SFC:Retention time: 2.367 min, (SS) Whelk-01_EtOH (DEA)_5_4. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ9.12-9.04 (m, 1H), 8.94-8.81 (m, 2H), 7.96-7.69 (m, 2H),7.62-7.32 (m, 3H), 6.50-6.28 (m, 1H), 3.98-3.79 (m, 1H), 2.20-1.96 (m,2H), 1.94-1.47 (m, 9H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −85.31 (s, 3F),−87.18 (s, 2F), −90.50-−92.79 (m, 1F), −98.64-−101.39 (m, 1F),−142.09-−142.89 (m, 1F).

Example 90b: (12 mg, 16.18% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=589.1. SFC:Retention time: 2.594 min, (SS) Whelk-01_EtOH (DEA)_5_4. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.12-9.04 (m, 1H), 8.94-8.81 (m, 2H), 7.96-7.69 (m,2H), 7.62-7.32 (m, 3H), 6.50-6.28 (m, 1H), 3.98-3.79 (m, 1H), 2.20-1.96(m, 2H), 1.94-1.47 (m, 9H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −85.04-−85.42(m, 3F), −86.87-−87.35 (m, 2 F), −92.04 (br d, J=233.0 Hz, 1F),−97.87-−101.44 (m, 1F), −141.92 (br s, 1F).

Examples 92a and 92b

To a solution of Compound 92-1 (2.0 g, 10.33 mmol) in toluene (60 mL)was added p-TsOH (210.26 mg, 1.22 mmol) and 1-pyrimidin-5-ylethanone(1.15 g, 9.39 mmol) at Dean-Stark trap, The mixture was heated andstirred at 140° C. for 12 hours. The mixture was filtered, and thefiltered cake was wash with toluene (20 mL*3), the organic layer wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a crude. The crude waspurified by flash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜30% Ethylacetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 45 mL/min, TLC: Petroleum ether:Ethylacetate=3:1, Rf=0.4) to give Compound 92-2 (1.7 g, 5.71 mmol, 60.80%yield).

To a solution of Compound 92-2 (1.35 g, 4.53 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (2 mL)were added H₃PO₄ (104.57 mg, 906.99 μmol, 62.24 μL), the mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 1 hour, then (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid(927.50 mg, 5.44 mmol, 66% purity) and1,1-difluoro-4-isocyano-cyclohexane (658.25 mg, 4.53 mmol). The mixturewas stirred at 25° C. for 12 hours. The mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a crude. The crude was purified by flash silicagel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜100% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ethergradient @ 40 mL/min, TLC (petroleum ether:ethyl acetate=0:1, Rf=0.4))to give a crude (300 mg). The crude was prep-HPLC (column: Boston GreenODS 150*30 mm*5 m; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 60%-90%, 7 min)to give Compound 92 (57 mg, 15.20% yield). LCMS (M+H)=554.6.

The compound 92 (50 mg, 90.04 μmol) was separated by chiral SFC column:DAICEL CHIRALCEL OD-H (250 mm*30 mm, 5 um); mobile phase: [Neu-ETOH]; B%: 15%-15%; Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂, B: Neu-ETOH; Isocratic:A:B=85:15; Flow rate: 60 mL/min), concentrated under vacuum to affordtwo fractions.

Example 92a: (10.97 mg) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=555.1. SFC: Retentiontime: 1.555 min, OD_ETOH_DEA_5_40_28ML_8MIN. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,METHANOL-d₄): δ9.04 (s, 1H), 8.92 (s, 2H), 7.70 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 7.42(d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.38-7.32 (m, 1H), 6.30-6.12 (m, 1H), 3.95 (t, J=10.8Hz, 1H), 2.07 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 2.01-1.86 (m, 4H), 1.82 (s, 3H),1.74-1.58 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, METHANOL-d₄) δ −27.36 (s, 2F),−94.53-−105.14 (m, 2F), −145.33 (s, 1F).

Example 92b: (6.51 mg) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=555.1. SFC: Retentiontime: 1.972 min, OD_ETOH_DEA_5_40_28ML_8MIN. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): δ9.01 (s, 1H), 8.90 (s, 2H), 7.68 (dd, J=2.4, 8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.43-7.39 (m,1H), 7.39-7.31 (m, 2H), 6.27-6.11 (m, 1H), 3.92 (t, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 2.06(dd, J=4.0, 7.2 Hz, 2H), 1.97-1.89 (m, 6H), 1.88-1.81 (m, 1H), 1.72-1.58(m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, CD₃OD): δ −25.83-−29.74 (m, 2F),−93.88-−104.98 (m, 2F), −145.27 (s, 1F).

Examples 94a and 94b

To a solution of Compound 92-2 (1.35 g, 4.53 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (2 mL)were added H₃PO₄ (104.57 mg, 906.99 μmol, 62.24 μL), the mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 1 hour, then (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid(927.50 mg, 5.44 mmol, 66% purity) and 4-isocyanotetrahydropyran (504.02mg, 4.53 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 12 hours. Themixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to give a crude. Thecrude was purified by flash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜100%Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 40 mL/min, TLC (petroleumether:ethyl acetate=0:1, Rf=0.4)) to give a crude (300 mg). The crudewas prep-HPLC (column: Boston Green ODS 150*30 mm*5 m; mobile phase:[water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 48%-78%, 7 min) to give Compound 94 (57 mg, 2.11%yield). LCMS (M+H)=520.7.

The compound 94 (46 mg, 88,24 μmol) was separated by chiral SFC column:DAICEL CHIRALCEL OD-H (250 mm*30 mm, 5 μm); mobile phase: [Neu-ETOH]; B%: 20%-20%, min; Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂, B: Neu-ETOH;Isocratic: A:B=80:20; Flow rate: 60 mL/min), concentrated under vacuumto afford two fractions.

Example 94a: (7.38 mg) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=521.1. SFC: Retentiontime: 1.797 min, OD_ETOH_DEA_5_40_28ML_8MIN. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): δ9.07 (s, 1H), 8.97-8.87 (m, 2H), 7.73 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.48-7.29 (m,3H), 6.32-6.15 (m, 1H), 4.11-3.91 (m, 3H), 3.56-3.45 (m, 2H), 1.91-1.74(m, 5H), 1.71-1.55 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, CD₃OD): δ −27.34 (s, 2F),−145.3 (s, 1F).

Example 94b: (10.02 mg) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=521.1. SFC: Retentiontime: 2.189 min, OD_ETOH_DEA_5_40_28ML_8MIN. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): δ9.05 (s, 1H), 8.97-8.87 (m, 2H), 7.71 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.47-7.30 (m,3H), 6.30-6.12 (m, 1H), 4.08-3.91 (m, 3H), 3.55-3.44 (m, 2H), 1.83-1.74(m, 5H), 1.71-1.54 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, CD₃OD) δ −27.34 (s, 2F),−145.3 (s, 1F).

Examples 95a and 95b

To a 33-1 (1.2 g, 6.21 mmol, 888.89 μL) and1-(5-fluoropyridin-3-yl)ethan-1-one (576.13 mg, 4.14 mmol) in toluene(25 mL) was added p-TsOH (106.96 mg, 621.15 μmol). The mixture wasstirred at 140° C. for 16 hr. The reaction mixture was filtered, and thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography twice (Eluent of0˜20% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 35 mL/min). Compound 95-1(620 mg, 1.78 mmol, 42.87% yield) was obtained.

To a solution of Compound 95-1 (310.00 mg, 986.32 μmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (2mL) was added H₃PO₄ (19.33 mg, 197.26 μmol, 11.51 μL),(2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (188.05 mg, 986.32 μmol) and1,1-difluoro-4-isocyano-cyclohexane (159.07 mg, 986.32 μmol). Themixture was stirred at 20° C. for 16 hr. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by flashsilica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜30% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ethergradient @ 30 mL/min). The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column:Welch Xtimate C18 150*30 mm*5 m; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %:57%-87%, 7 min). Compound 95 (55 mg, 94.84 μmol, 9.62% yield, 98.62%purity) was obtained.

The Compound 95 (55 mg) was separated by chiral SFC was separated by SFC(DAICEL CHIRALPAK AD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm); Mobile phase: A:Supercritical CO₂, B: Neu-IPA; Isocratic: A:B=90:10; Flow rate: 80mL/min) concentrated under vacuum to afford two fractions.

Example 95a: (19.34 mg, 34.22% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=572.1.SFC: Retention time: 2.471 min, AD-3_IPA(DEA)_5_40_25ML. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.46 (s, 1H), 8.43 (d, J=2.7 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (brs, 2H),7.67 (br d, J=8.1 Hz, 3H), 7.37 (br s, 1H), 6.45-6.24 (m, 1H), 3.87 (brd, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 2.07-1.87 (m, 4H), 1.84 (s, 3H), 1.78 (br s, 2H),1.63-1.50 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −41.83 (s, 3F), −91.86(br d, J=232.4 Hz, 1F), −99.37 (br d, J=232.4 Hz, 1F), −128.08 (br s,1F), −141.75 (s, 1F).

Example 95b: (18.37 mg, 31.42% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=572.1.SFC: Retention time: 2.630 min, AD-3_IPA(DEA)_5_40_25ML. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.44 (s, 1H), 8.38 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.71-7.62 (m,4H), 7.55 (br d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 6.44-6.22 (m, 1H), 3.86 (br s, 1H),2.07-1.81 (m, 7H), 1.75 (br t, J=15.1 Hz, 2H), 1.65-1.45 (m, 2H). ¹⁹FNMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −40.85-−44.01 (m, 3F), −91.97 (br d, J=232.4Hz, 1F), −99.29 (br d, J=235.8 Hz, 1F), −128.06 (s, 1F), −141.86 (s,1F).

Examples 96a and 96b

To a solution of Compound 95-1 (310.00 mg, 986.32 mol) in CF₃CH₂OH (2mL) was added 85% H₃PO₄ (19.33 mg, 197.26 μmol, 11.51 μL),4-isocyanotetrahydropyran (128.97 mg, 986.32 μmol) and(2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (188.05 mg, 986.32 μmol). The mixturewas stirred at 20° C. for 16 hr. The reaction mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (Eluent of 0˜70% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @20 mL/min). The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Welch XtimateC18 150*30 mm*5 m; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 50%-80%, 7 min).Compound 96 (75 mg, 139.42 mol, 14.14% yield, 100% purity) was obtained.LCMS (M+H)=538.0. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.48-8.43 (m, 1H), 8.40(dd, J=2.6, 15.1 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (br s, 1H), 7.71-7.64 (m, 3H), 7.55 (d,J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.35 (br d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 6.43-6.24 (m, 1H), 4.01-3.79(m, 3H), 3.31-3.24 (m, 2H), 2.01-1.82 (m, 3H), 1.69-1.58 (m, 2H),1.55-1.43 (m, 2H).

The Compound 96 (75 mg) was separated by chiral SFC was separated by SFC(DAICEL CHIRALCEL OD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm); Mobile phase: A:Supercritical CO₂, B: Neu-ETOH; Isocratic: A:B=80:20; Flow rate: 80mL/min) concentrated under vacuum to afford two fractions.

Example 96a: (16.65 mg, 22.20% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=549.1.SFC: Retention time: 2.228 min, OD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.46 (s, 1H), 8.42 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (br s,2H), 7.70-7.63 (m, 3H), 7.40 (br s, 1H), 6.44-6.24 (m, 1H), 3.95-3.80(m, 3H), 3.29 (br s, 2H), 1.85 (s, 3H), 1.71-1.60 (m, 2H), 1.56-1.45 (m,2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −41.13-−43.31 (m, 3F), −128.11 (s,1F), −141.68 (s, 1F).

Example 96b: (13.02 mg, 25.89% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=537.9.SFC: Retention time: 2.909 min, OD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.45 (s, 1H), 8.38 (d, J=2.5 Hz, 1H), 7.70-7.63(m, 4H), 7.55 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 6.42-6.23 (m, 1H), 3.93-3.80 (m, 3H),3.29 (br s, 2H), 1.98 (s, 3H), 1.70-1.59 (m, 2H), 1.57-1.43 (m, 2H). ¹⁹FNMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −39.70-−46.27 (m, 3F), −128.10 (s, 1F),−141.82 (s, 1F).

Examples 97a and 97b

To a solution of Compound 22-1 (1.4 g, 6.39 mmol) and1-(5-fluoro-3-pyridyl) ethanone (600 mg, 4.31 mmol) in toluene (70 mL)was added p-TsOH (109.99 mg, 638.76 μmol). The mixture was stirred at135° C. for 16 hr with removal of water by Dean-Stark trap under N₂atmosphere. The reaction was filtered, and the filter cake was washedwith toluene (10 mL×2). The filtrate was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography(Eluent of 0˜100% DCM/Petroleum ether gradient@ 20 mL/min). Compound97-1 (357 mg, 23.40% yield). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.03 (s, 1H),8.75 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.22 (d, J=9.8 Hz, 1H), 7.91 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H),7.03 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 2.27 (s, 3H).

To a solution of Compound 97-1 (357 mg, 1.05 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (2 mL)was added (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (211 mg, 1.05 mmol). Then4-isocyanotetrahydropyran (167 mg, 1.05 mmol) was added and the mixturewas stirred at 15° C. for 16 hr. The reaction was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (Eluent of 0˜100% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient@ 25 mL/min). Compound 97 (100 mg, 16.71% yield). LCMS (M+H)=563.9. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 8.54-8.40 (m, 2H), 8.04-7.40 (m, 6H), 6.52-6.27(m, 1H), 3.97-3.76 (m, 3H), 3.30-3.10 (m, 2H), 1.93-1.71 (m, 3H),1.71-1.38 (m, 4H).

Compound 97 (100 mg, 177.33 μmol) was separated by SFC (DAICEL CHIRALPAKAD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm); Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂, B:Neu-IPA; Isocratic: A:B=85:15; Flow rate: 80 mL/min) to afford twofractions. The two fractions were further purified by prep-HPLC (column:Boston Green ODS 150*30 mm*5 m; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %:53%-83%, 7 min).

Example 97a: (15 mg, 14.83% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=564.2. SFC:Retention time: 2.389 min, AD_3_IPA_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 8.59-8.45 (m, 2H), 8.11-7.81 (m, 3H), 7.80-7.67 (m, 2H),7.47 (s, 1H), 6.58-6.26 (m, 1H), 3.98-3.75 (m, 3H), 3.31-3.18 (m, 2H),1.76 (s, 3H), 1.71-1.59 (m, 2H), 1.59-1.42 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 63.99 (br d, J=151.6 Hz, 5F), −128.02 (s, 1F), −142.20 (s,1F).

Example 97b: (20 mg, 19.75% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=564.2. SFC:Retention time: 2.701 min, AD_3_IPA_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 8.56-8.41 (m, 2H), 7.92 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.82-7.57 (m,4H), 6.49-6.27 (m, 1H), 3.84 (d, J=11.2 Hz, 3H), 3.30 (s, 2H), 1.90 (s,3H), 1.67 (d, J=12.4 Hz, 1H), 1.62-1.55 (m, 1H), 1.55-1.40 (m, 2H). ¹⁹FNMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 63.96 (br d, J=148.8 Hz, 5F), −127.95 (s, 1F),−142.05 (s, 1F).

Examples 98a and 98b

To a solution of compound 92-1 (2.0 g, 10.33 mmol) in toluene (60 mL)were added p-TsOH (192.71 mg, 1.12 mmol) and1-(5-fluoropyridin-3-yl)ethan-1-one (1.20 g, 8.61 mmol) at Dean-Starktrap, The mixture was heated and stirred at 140° C. for 12 hours. Themixture was filtered and the filtered cake was washed with toluene (30mL*3), the organic layers were concentrated under reduced pressure togive a crude. The crude was purified by flash silica gel chromatography(Eluent of 0˜25% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 45 mL/min TLC:petroleum ether; ethyl acetate=3:1 Rf=0.5) to give compound 98-1 (1.3 g,4.13 mmol, 47.99% yield). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.87 (t, J=1.6 Hz,1H), 8.51 (d, J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 8.02-7.96 (m, 1H), 7.22-7.15 (m, 2H),6.76-6.71 (m, 2H), 2.22 (s, 3H).

To a solution of compound 98-1 (230 mg, 730.88 μmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (2 mL)were added (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (167.22 mg, 877.05 mol,59% purity), 4-isocyanotetrahydropyran (81.23 mg, 730.88 μmol) and 4A MS(200 mg, 730.88 μmol). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 hours.The mixture was filtered, and the organic layers was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a crude. The crude was purified by flash silicagel chromatography (Eluent of 0-100% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ethergradient @30 mL/min, TLC: petroleum ether:ethyl acetate=1:1, Rf=0.2) andpurified by prep-HPLC (column: Boston Green ODS 150*30 mm*5 m; mobilephase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 55%-85%, 7 min) to give compound 98 (60mg, 111.46 mol, 15.25% yield). LCMS (M+H)=539.8.

The residue compound 98 (60 mg, 111.4 μmol) was separated bysupercritical fluid chromatography (separation condition: DAICELCHIRALPAK AD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm)); Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO2,B: Neu-ETOH, A:B=80:20 at 60 mL/min; Column Temp: 38° C.; NozzlePressure: 100 Bar; Nozzle Temp: 60° C.; Evaporator Temp: 20° C.; TrimmerTemp: 25° C.; Wavelength: 220 nm), which afford two fractions. The purefraction was collected and the solvent was evaporated under vacuum. Theresidue was partitioned between acetonitrile (2 mL) and water (10 mL).The solution was lyophilized to dryness to give the title compound.

Example 98a: (16.05 mg, 24.16% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=538.0SFC: Retention time: 2.425 min, AD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CD₃OD): δ 8.54 (s, 1H), 8.39 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (td,J=2.4, 10.2 Hz, 1H), 7.67-7.59 (m, 1H), 7.46-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.31 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 6.32-6.15 (m, 1H), 4.13-4.02 (m, 1H), 4.00-3.93 (m, 2H),3.58-3.46 (m, 2H), 1.94 (s, 3H), 1.91-1.82 (m, 2H), 1.70-1.54 (m, 2H),1.70-1.54 (m, 1H), 1.70-1.54 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, CD₃OD) δ −27.29(s, 2F), −128.11 (s, 1F), −141.97-−146.50 (m, 1F).

Example 98b: (20.35 mg, 31.70% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=538.4.SFC: Retention time: 2.866 min, AD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_7MIN. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CD₃OD): δ 8.49 (s, 1H), 8.32 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.76-7.73 (m,1H), 7.58-7.52 (m, 1H), 7.46-7.40 (m, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H),6.28-6.13 (m, 1H), 4.07-4.00 (m, 1H), 3.95 (t, J=9.2 Hz, 2H), 3.53-3.45(m, 2H), 2.06 (s, 3H), 1.89-1.76 (m, 2H), 1.68-1.50 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR(376 MHz, CD₃OD): δ −26.51-−28.09 (m, 2F), −128.20 (s, 1F),−143.35-−147.88 (m, 1F).

Examples 99a and 99b

To a solution of compound 98-1 (230 mg, 730.88 μmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (2 mL)were added (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (167.22 mg, 877.05 μmol),1,1-difluoro-4-isocyano-cyclohexane (106.09 mg, 730.88 μmol) and 4A MS(200 mg, 730.88 μmol). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 2 hours.The mixture was filtered and the organic layers was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a crude. The crude was purified by flash silicagel chromatography (Eluent of 0-100% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ethergradient @30 mL/min, TLC: petroleum ether:ethyl acetate=1:1, Rf=0.5) andpurified by prep. HPLC (column: Boston Green ODS 150*30 mm*5 m; mobilephase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 62%-92%, 7 min) to give compound 99 (60mg, 104.84 mol, 14.34% yield). LCMS (M+H)=572.2.

The residue compound 99 (60 mg, 104.8 μmol) was separated bysupercritical fluid chromatography (separation condition: DAICELCHIRALPAK AD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm)); Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂,B: Neu-ETOH, A:B=90:10 at 60 mL/min; Column Temp: 38° C.; NozzlePressure: 100 Bar; Nozzle Temp: 60° C.; Evaporator Temp: 20° C.; TrimmerTemp: 25° C.; Wavelength: 220 nm), which afford two fractions. The purefraction was collected, and the solvent was evaporated under vacuum. Theresidue was partitioned between acetonitrile (2 mL) and water (10 mL).The solution was lyophilized to dryness to give title compound.

Example 99a: (14.88 mg, 24.80% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=573.8.SFC: Retention time: 1.935 min, OD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CD₃OD): δ 8.41 (s, 1H), 8.26 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.65 (td,J=2.4, 10.4 Hz, 1H), 7.56-7.47 (m, 1H), 7.34-7.23 (m, 2H), 7.22-7.14 (m,1H), 6.21-6.04 (m, 1H), 3.86 (t, J=11.2 Hz, 1H), 2.04-1.84 (m, 5H), 1.81(s, 3H), 1.79-1.71 (m, 1H), 1.65-1.48 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, CD₃OD)δ −24.74-−30.45 (m, 2F), −93.89-−107.68 (m, 2F), −125.61-−131.72 (m,1F), −145.01 (br. s, 1F).

Example 99b: (6.19 mg, 10.27% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=573.9.SFC: Retention time: 2.400 min, OD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CD₃OD): δ 8.48 (s, 1H), 8.32 (d, J=2.4 Hz, 1H), 7.74 (td,J=2.4, 10.4 Hz, 1H), 7.58-7.52 (m, 1H), 7.46-7.38 (m, 1H), 7.28 (d,J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.29-6.11 (m, 1H), 3.94 (t, J=10.8 Hz, 1H), 2.05 (s, 5H),1.99-1.82 (m, 4H), 1.74-1.57 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, CD₃OD) δ−27.05-−27.53 (m, 2F), −91.31-−107.89 (m, 2F), −128.18 (s, 1F), −145.24(s, 1F).

Examples 100a and 100b

To a solution of Compound 100-1 (10 g, 60.97 mmol) and[4-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino) phenyl]boronic acid (14.60 g, 61.58 mmol)in dioxane (100 mL) and Water (10 mL) was added Na₂CO₃ (16.15 g, 152.42mmol) and Pd(dppf)Cl₂—CH₂Cl₂ (2.49 g, 3.05 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 90° C. for 16 h under N₂. The mixture was filtered andconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a crude, the crude wasdiluted with ethyl acetate (150 mL) and water (150 mL). The water layerwas extracted with ethyl acetate (150 mL×5), the organic layers weredried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to give a crude. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (Eluent of 0˜30% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient@85 mL/min) to give Compound 100-2 (7.18 g, 16.38% yield). LCMS(M+H)=276.9. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 1.47-1.49 (m, 9H) 7.44 (br d,J=8.34 Hz, 2H) 7.73 (d, J=8.34 Hz, 2H) 7.83 (s, 1H) 9.19-9.51 (m, 1H).

To a solution of 100-2 (7.18 g, 25.97 mmol) in DCM (70 mL) was addedHCl/dioxane (4 M, 50 mL, 7.70 eq). The reaction was concentrated, theresidue was added water (50 mL). The mixture was adjusted with sat.Na₂CO₃ to pH=8 and then extracted with DCM (100 mL×3), The organiclayers were washed with brine (50 mL), dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄,filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a crude.Compound 100-3 (1.0 g, crude), which was used for next step withoutfurther purification.

To a solution of Compound 100-3 (1 g, 4.54 mmol) and1-pyrimidin-5-ylethanone (550 mg, 4.50 mmol) in Tol. (70 mL) was addedp-TsOH (117.25 mg, 680.90 μmol). The mixture was stirred at 140° C. for16 h with removal of water by Dean-Stark trap under N₂ atmosphere. Thereaction mixture was filtered, and the filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (Eluent of 0-10% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @25 mL/min). Compound 100-4 (688 mg, 51.36% yield). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 9.38-9.30 (m, 3H), 8.05-7.94 (m, 2H), 7.92 (d, J=3.2 Hz,1H), 7.76 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 6.99 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H), 2.33 (s, 3H).

To a solution of Compound 100-4 (344 mg, 1.23 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (1.5 mL)was added (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (230.05 mg, 1.23 mmol).Then 1, 1-difluoro-4-isocyano-cyclohexane (197.90 mg, 1.23 mmol) wasadded and the mixture was stirred at 15° C. for 16 hr. The reactionmixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0-50%Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 20 mL/min). Compound 100 (234mg, 33.47% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=537.9. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 9.03 (d, J=18.4 Hz, 1H), 8.85 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 2H), 7.99-7.90(m, 3H), 7.85 (t, J=3.6 Hz, 1H), 7.77-7.62 (m, 2H), 7.50-7.27 (m, 1H),6.49-6.25 (m, 1H), 3.87 (s, 1H), 1.97-1.82 (m, 5H), 1.79-1.65 (m, 3H),1.64-1.38 (m, 3H).

The Compound 100 (120 mg, 223.05 mol) was separated by SFC (DAICELCHIRALPAK AD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 m); Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂,B: Neu-MeOH; Isocratic: A:B=60:40; Flow rate: 80 mL/min) to afford twofractions.

Example 100a: (45 mg, 37.10% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=538.0. SFC:Retention time: 1.556 min, AD_3_EtOH_DEA_40_25ML. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 9.07 (s, 1H), 8.87 (s, 2H), 8.07 (d, J=9.6 Hz, 1H),8.01-7.94 (m, 2H), 7.92-7.82 (m, 2H), 7.75 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 7.31 (d,J=6.8 Hz, 1H), 6.52-6.31 (m, 1H), 3.91 (s, 1H), 2.02 (m, 4H), 1.81 (m,2H), 1.66 (s, 3H), 1.63-1.47 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ−91.81 (d, J=231.7 Hz, 1F), −99.38 (d, J=234.6 Hz, 1F), −142.24 (s, 1F).

Example 100b: (43 mg, 34.60% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=538.0. SFC:Retention time: 2.085 min, AD_3_EtOH_DEA_40_25ML. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ 9.03 (s, 1H), 8.86 (s, 2H), 8.05-7.91 (m, 3H), 7.86 (d,J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 7.74-7.64 (m, 2H), 7.46 (d, J=7.2 Hz, 1H), 6.48-6.22 (m,1H), 3.88 (br s, 1H), 2.10-1.90 (m, 4H), 1.85-1.73 (m, 5H), 1.60 (m,2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −92.04 (d, J=234.6 Hz, 1F), −99.16(d, J 231.7 Hz, 1F), −141.73 (s, 1F).

Examples 101a and 101b

To a solution of Compound 100-4 (4 mg, 1.23 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (1.5 mL)was added (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (230.60 mg, 1.23 mmol).Then 4-isocyanotetrahydropyran (195.29 mg, 1.23 mmol) was added and themixture was stirred at 15° C. for 16 hr. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by flashsilica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜100% Ethyl acetate/Petroleumether gradient @ 20 mL/min). Compound 101 (200 mg, 31.56% yield). LCMS(M+H)=503.9. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.04 (d, J=18.0 Hz, 1H), 8.87(d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 8.02-7.92 (m, 4H), 7.85-7.76 (m, 1H), 7.68 (d, J=7.6Hz, 1H), 7.55-7.28 (m, 1H), 6.51-6.26 (m, 1H), 3.81 (s, 3H), 3.51-3.39(m, 2H), 1.83 (s, 3H), 1.55-1.37 (m, 4H).

The compound 101 (100 mg) was separated by chiral SFC was separated bySFC (DAICEL CHIRALPAK AD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 m); Mobile phase: A:Supercritical CO₂, B: Neu-ETOH; Isocratic: A:B=60:40; Flow rate: 80mL/min) concentrated under vacuum to afford two fractions.

Example 101a: (37 mg, 35.22% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=503.7. SFC:Retention time: 1.801 min, AD_ETOH_DEA_5_40_4ML_4MIN_5CM. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.07 (s, 1H), 8.88 (s, 2H), 8.06 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H),8.02-7.93 (m, 2H), 7.90-7.83 (m, 2H), 7.79 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.34 (d,J=8.4 Hz, 1H), 6.49-6.30 (m, 1H), 4.00-3.81 (m, 3H), 3.43-3.34 (m, 2H),1.77-1.63 (m, 5H), 1.61-1.42 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ−140.82-−145.53 (m, 1F).

Example 101b: (20 mg, 18.65% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=504.2. SFC:Retention time: 2.178 min, AD_ETOH_DEA_5_40_4ML_4MIN_5CM. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.02 (s, 1H), 8.86 (s, 2H), 8.04-7.90 (m, 3H), 7.86 (d,J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 7.75-7.60 (m, 2H), 7.49 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 6.48-6.24 (m,1H), 4.00-3.80 (m, 3H), 3.47-3.37 (m, 2H), 1.83 (s, 3H), 1.74-1.61 (m,2H), 1.58-1.44 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −141.73 (s, 1F).

Examples 102a and 102b

To a solution of 100-3 (1.4 g, 7.94 mmol) in toluene (30 mL) was addedp-TsOH (227.99 mg, 1.32 mmol) and 1-(5-fluoro-3-pyridyl)ethanone (921.00mg, 6.62 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 140° C. for 16 h withDean-Stark trap. The reaction mixture was filtered, the filtrate wasconcentrated in vacuo. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (Eluent of 0˜20% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @20 mL/min). Compound 102-1 (814 mg, 2.19 mmol, 33.08% yield, 80% purity)was obtained. To a solution of 102-1 (400.00 mg, 1.08 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH(1 mL) was added (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (302.64 mg, 1.61mmol) and 1,1-difluoro-4-isocyano-cyclohexane (234.31 mg, 1.29 mmol).The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 16 hr. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by flashsilica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜50% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ethergradient @ 20 mL/min) and further purified by prep-HPLC (column: WelchXtimate C18 150*30 mm*5 m; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 50%-80%,7 min). Compound 102 (34 mg, 61.26 mol, 5.69% yield) was obtained.Compound 102 (34 mg, 61.26 μmol) was further separated by SFC (column:DAICEL CHIRALPAK AD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm); mobile phase: [Neu-ETOH]; B%: 35%-35%, min), which afford two fractions.

Example 102a: (9.56 mg, 28.12% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=555.0.SFC: Retention time: 1.280 min, AD_3_EtOH_DEA_40_25ML. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.52 (s, 1H), 8.48 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 8.03 (br d, J=7.4 Hz,1H), 7.97 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 7.93 (br d, J=8.6 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=3.2Hz, 1H), 7.82-7.73 (m, 2H), 7.68 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.29 (br d, J=8.0Hz, 1H), 6.51-6.31 (m, 1H), 3.90 (br d, J=7.5 Hz, 1H), 2.15-1.79 (m,6H), 1.74 (s, 3H), 1.66-1.54 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ−91.81 (br d, J=232.4 Hz, 1F), −99.34 (br d, J=235.8 Hz, 1F), −127.99(s, 1F), −141.87 (br s, 1F).

Example 102b: (10.77 mg, 31.68% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=555.0.SFC: Retention time: 1.600 min, AD_3_EtOH_DEA_40_25ML. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.49 (s, 1H), 8.42 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.97-7.89 (m, 3H), 7.85(d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (br d, J=10.7 Hz, 1H), 7.64 (d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H),7.58 (br d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (br d, J=7.9 Hz, 1H), 6.47-6.26 (m, 1H),3.87 (br s, 1H), 2.08-1.76 (m, 9H), 1.69-1.49 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ −91.99 (br d, J=228.9 Hz, 1F), −99.17 (br d, J=221.9 Hz,1F), −127.86 (s, 1F), −141.67 (s, 1F).

Examples 103a and 103b

To compound 102-1 (400 mg, 1.35 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (1 mL) was added(2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (378.30 mg, 2.02 mmol) and4-isocyanotetrahydropyran (224.26 mg, 1.61 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 20° C. for 16 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a residue. The residue was purified by flashsilica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜50% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ethergradient @ 20 mL/min) and further purified by prep-HPLC (column: WelchXtimate C18 150*30 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %:42%-72%, 7 min). Compound 103 (65 mg, 113.54 μmol, 8.44% yield, 91%purity) was obtained.

Compound 103 (67 mg, 128.60 μmol) was further separated by SFC (column:DAICEL CHIRALPAK AD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm); mobile phase: [Neu-ETOH]; B%: 40%-40%, min), which afford two fractions.

Example 103a: (15.77 mg, 23.54% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=521.1.SFC: Retention time: 1.727 min, AD_3_EtOH_DEA_40_25ML. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.59-8.44 (m, 2H), 8.02 (br d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 7.98 (d, J=2.9Hz, 1H), 7.94 (br d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.87 (d, J=3.1 Hz, 1H), 7.76 (br d,J=10.7 Hz, 2H), 7.71 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (br d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H),6.50-6.27 (m, 1H), 4.02-3.81 (m, 3H), 3.39 (br s, 2H), 1.91-1.49 (m,7H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −128.00 (br s, 1F), −141.83 (br s,1F).

Example 103b: (26.96 mg, 40.24% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=521.0.SFC: Retention time: 2.471 min, AD_3_EtOH_DEA_40_25ML. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 8.50 (s, 1H), 8.42 (d, J=2.6 Hz, 1H), 7.96 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H),7.93 (br d, J=8.0 Hz, 2H), 7.86 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 7.77 (dd, J=2.1, 10.6Hz, 1H), 7.66 (d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 7.57 (br d, J=7.4 Hz, 1H), 7.51 (br d,J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 6.52-6.23 (m, 1H), 3.96-3.80 (m, 3H), 3.38 (s, 2H), 1.92(s, 3H), 1.79-1.63 (m, 2H), 1.60-1.40 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ −127.87 (s, 1F), −141.67 (s, 1F).

Examples 104a and 104b

To a solution of Compound 22-1 (2 g, 10.35 mmol, 1.48 mL) and1-(pyrimidin-5-yl)ethan-1-one (836.05 mg, 6.90 mmol, 760.04 μL) intoluene (30 mL) was added pTsOH (178.27 mg, 1.04 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 140° C. for 16 hr. The reaction mixture was filtered, and thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. Theresidue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of0˜100% DCM/Petroleum ether gradient @ 35 mL/min). Compound 104-1 (590mg, 1.69 mmol, 24.52% yield) was obtained.

To a solution of Compound 104-1 (295 mg, 995.58 mol) in CF₃CH₂OH (2 mL)was added (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (227.78 mg, 1.19 mmol) and1,1-difluoro-4-isocyano-cyclohexane (160.56 mg, 995.58 μmol). Themixture was stirred at 20° C. for 16 hr. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by flashsilica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜100% Ethyl acetate/Petroleumether gradient @ 20 mL/min). The residue was purified by prep-HPLC(column: Boston Green ODS 150*30 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water(FA)-ACN]; B %: 50%-80%, 7 min). Compound 104 (125 mg, 224.95 μmol,22.60% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=554.0.

The Compound 104 (125 mg) was separated by chiral SFC was separated bySFC (DAICEL CHIRALCEL OD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm)); Mobile phase: A:Supercritical CO₂, B: Neu-ETOH; Isocratic: A:B=80:20; Flow rate: 70mL/min) concentrated under vacuum to afford two fractions.

Example 104a: (15.02 mg, 12.02% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=554.0.SFC: Retention time: 2.578 min, OD-3_EtOH (DEA)_5_40_25ML. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.52 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.32 (dd, J=1.3, 4.6 Hz, 1H),7.73-7.55 (m, 5H), 7.33 (br s, 1H), 7.19 (dd, J=4.8, 8.2 Hz, 1H),6.39-6.20 (m, 1H), 3.88 (br d, J=7.7 Hz, 1H), 1.99 (br s, 3H), 1.89 (s,4H), 1.77 (br s, 2H), 1.64-1.47 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ−41.80 (s, 3F), −91.88 (br d, J=232.3 Hz, 1F), −99.30 (br d, J=232.4 Hz,1F), −141.40 (s, 1F).

Example 104b: (16.79 mg, 13.43% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=554.0.SFC: Retention time: 2.872 min, OD-3_EtOH (DEA)_5_40_25ML. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.52 (d, J=2.1 Hz, 1H), 8.28 (dd, J=1.4, 4.7 Hz, 1H),7.70-7.56 (m, 4H), 7.54-7.41 (m, 2H), 7.15 (dd, J=4.6, 8.0 Hz, 1H),6.43-6.17 (m, 1H), 3.84 (br d, J=7.3 Hz, 1H), 2.08-1.82 (m, 7H), 1.75(br s, 2H), 1.67-1.42 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −41.86 (s,3F), −91.95 (br d, J=232.3 Hz, 1F), −99.26 (br d, J=235.8 Hz, 1F),−141.74 (br s, 1F).

Examples 105a and 105b

To a solution of Compound 104-1 (295 mg, 995.58 mol) in CF₃CH₂OH (2 mL)was added (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (227.78 mg, 1.19 mmol) and4-isocyanotetrahydropyran (130.18 mg, 995.58 mol). The mixture wasstirred at 20° C. for 16 hr. The reaction mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (Eluent of 0˜100% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient@ 20 mL/min). The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: BostonGreen ODS 150*30 mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 47%-77%,7 min). Compound 105 (112 mg, 215.41 mol, 21.64% yield) was obtained.LCMS (M+H)=520.0.

The Compound 105 (112 mg) was separated by chiral SFC was separated bySFC (DAICEL CHIRALPAK AD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm)); Mobile phase: A:Supercritical CO₂, B: Neu-MeOH; Isocratic: A:B=75:25; Flow rate: 60mL/min) concentrated under vacuum to afford two fractions.

Example 105a: (15.48 mg, 13.70% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=519.9.SFC: Retention time: 3.301 min, AD-3_EtOH (DEA)_5_40_25ML. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.54 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.34 (d, J=4.9 Hz, 1H),7.77-7.54 (m, 5H), 7.37 (br s, 1H), 7.21 (dd, J=4.6, 8.0 Hz, 1H),6.44-6.18 (m, 1H), 3.98-3.81 (m, 3H), 3.16 (br s, 2H), 1.93 (s, 3H),1.68 (br s, 2H), 1.59-1.43 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −41.80(s, 3F), −141.37 (s, 1F).

Example 105b: (15.96 mg, 14.18% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=520.0.SFC: Retention time: 3.803 min, AD-3_EtOH (DEA)_5_40_25ML. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.55 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.30 (d, J=3.5 Hz, 1H),7.71-7.58 (m, 4H), 7.57-7.42 (m, 2H), 7.16 (dd, J=4.8, 8.0 Hz, 1H),6.42-6.19 (m, 1H), 3.95-3.79 (m, 3H), 3.31-3.27 (m, 2H), 2.05 (s, 3H),1.71-1.60 (m, 2H), 1.60-1.38 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ−41.87 (s, 3F), −141.72 (br s, 1F).

Examples 106a and 106b

To a solution of Compound 106-1 (200 mg, 1.14 mmol HCl) in ethyl formate(20 mL) was added TEA (345.55 mg, 3.41 mmol, 475.32 μL). The mixture wasstirred at 80° C. for 16 h. The mixture was concentrated under vacuum,diluted with water (30 mL), extracted with DCM (10 mL*3). The organiclayer as washed with brine (10 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, andconcentrated under vacuum. Compound 106-2 (185 mg, crude) was obtained.LCMS (M+H)=167.8.

To a solution of Compound 106-2 (185 mg, 1.11 mmol in DCM (10 mL) wasadded CCl₄ (170.15 mg, 1.11 mmol, 106.34 μL), PPh₃ (290.13 mg, 1.11mmol) and TEA (111.93 mg, 1.11 mmol, 153.96 μL). The mixture was stirredat 45° C. for 16 hr. The mixture was diluted with DCM (10 mL), filtered,and concentrated under vacuum. The crude product was triturated with PE(10 mL) and MTBE (10 mL) at 20° C. for 60 min. The mixture was filteredand the filter cake was washed by MTBE (10 mL*3). The filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. Compound 106-3 (384 mg, crude) wasobtained.

To a solution of Compound 4-3 (150 mg, 533.37 mol) in CF₃CH₂OH (2 mL)was added (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (119.99 mg, 640.04 μmol)and Compound 106-3 (159.19 mg, 533.37 μmol). The mixture was stirred at20° C. for 16 hr. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography(Eluent of 0˜100% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 20 mL/min).The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Boston Green ODS 150*30mm*5 μm; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 63%-93%, 7 min). Compound106 (19 mg, 34.60 mol, 6.49% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=543.0.

The Compound 106 (19 mg) was separated by chiral SFC (DAICEL CHIRALCELOD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm)); Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂, B:Neu-ETOH; Isocratic: A:B=85:15; Flow rate: 80 mL/min) concentrated undervacuum to afford two fractions.

Example 106a: (3.68 mg, 19.37% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=543.1.SFC: Retention time: 2.168 min, OD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.05 (s, 1H), 8.84 (s, 2H), 7.83 (br d, J=8.9 Hz,1H), 7.63 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.47 (br d, J=8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (br s, 2H),6.44-6.27 (m, 1H), 3.57 (br d, J=3.8 Hz, 1H), 1.85-1.78 (m, 2H),1.77-1.70 (m, 4H), 1.69-1.64 (m, 5H), 1.62-1.50 (m, 2H), 1.33-1.20 (m,4H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.85 (s, 3F), −142.13 (br s, 1F).

Example 106b: (5.80 mg, 30.53% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=543.1.SFC: Retention time: 2.858 min, OD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ9.02 (s, 1H), 8.82 (s, 2H), 7.66 (br d, J=8.6 Hz,1H), 7.58-7.49 (m, 2H), 7.46-7.35 (m, 2H), 6.39-6.21 (m, 1H), 3.55 (brs, 1H), 1.85-1.76 (m, 5H), 1.75-1.63 (m, 6H), 1.61-1.44 (m, 2H),1.31-1.20 (m, 4H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.88 (s, 3F), −141.87(s, 1F).

Examples 107a and 107b

To a solution of Compound 107-1 (100 mg, 708.16 mol) in ethyl formate(10 mL). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 16 hr. The mixture wasconcentrated under vacuum, diluted with water (20 mL), extracted withDCM (10 mL*3). The organic layer as washed with brine (10 mL), driedover Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated under vacuum. Compound 107-2(130 mg, crude) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=169.8.

To a solution of Compound 107-2 (130 mg, 768.23 μmol) in DCM (10 mL) wasadded TEA (77.74 mg, 768.23 μmol, 106.93 μL) PPh₃ (201.50 mg, 768.23μmol) and CCl₄ (118.17 mg, 768.23 μmol, 73.86 μL). The mixture wasstirred at 45° C. for 16 hr. The mixture was diluted with DCM (10 mL),filtered, and concentrated under vacuum. The crude product wastriturated with PE (10 mL) and MTBE (10 mL) at 2° C. for 60 min. Themixture was filtered and the filter cake was washed by MTBE (10 mL*3).The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. Compound 107-3(116 mg, crude) was obtained.

To a solution of Compound 4-3 (200 mg, 711.15 mol in CF₃CH₂OH (2 mL) wasadded (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (159.99 mg, 853.39 μmol) andCompound 107-3 (107.53 mg, 711.15 μmol). The mixture was stirred at 20°C. for 16 hr. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure. The crude product was purified with reverse phase silica gelcolumn (Cis, 40 g) using water and acetonitrile as eluents (Mobile phaseA water (0% FA), Mobile phase B acetonitrile, Mobile phase B from 30% to60%). The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Boston Green ODS150*30 mm*5 m; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 40%-70%, 6 min).Compound 107 (28 mg, 49.84 mol, 7.01% yield) was obtained. LCMS(M+H)=545.1.

The Compound 107 (28 mg) was separated by chiral SFC was separated bySFC (column: DAICEL CHIRALCEL OD-H (250 mm*30 mm, 5 μm); Mobile phase:A: Supercritical CO₂, B: Neu-IPA; Isocratic: A:B=75:25; Flow rate: 70mL/min) concentrated under vacuum to afford two fractions.

Example 107a: (3.30 mg, 11.43% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=545.1.SFC: Retention time: 2.832 min, OD_3_IPA_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.05 (s, 1H), 8.83 (s, 2H), 7.83 (br d, J=9.2 Hz, 1H),7.62 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.48 (br d, J=9.3 Hz, 1H), 7.39 (s, 2H),6.47-6.26 (m, 1H), 4.31 (s, 2H), 4.21 (s, 2H), 3.60 (br d, J=8.1 Hz,1H), 2.06 (br d, J=13.6 Hz, 2H), 1.66 (s, 5H), 1.46 (br dd, J=3.5, 7.6Hz, 2H), 1.29-1.20 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.84 (s,3F), −142.20 (br s, 1F).

Example 107b: (5.85 mg, 19.78% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=545.1.SFC: Retention time: 3.516 min, OD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.02 (s, 1H), 8.81 (s, 2H), 7.69-7.62 (m, 1H),7.56-7.49 (m, 2H), 7.40 (br dd, J=8.8, 12.9 Hz, 2H), 6.38-6.22 (m, 1H),4.31-4.26 (m, 2H), 4.20 (s, 2H), 3.63-3.52 (m, 1H), 2.01 (br d, J=6.1Hz, 2H), 1.78 (s, 3H), 1.70-1.53 (m, 2H), 1.51-1.40 (m, 2H), 1.26-1.17(m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.81-−57.11 (m, 3F), −141.91(s, 1F).

Examples 108a and 108b

To a solution of Compound 108-1 (500 ing, 2.368 minol) in toluene (30mL) was added 1-(pyrimidin-5-yl)ethan-1-one (289.22 mg, 0.237 mmol) and4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid (40.78 g, 2.046 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 140° C. for 18 h under N₂ atmosphere. The mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residue waspurified by flash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of 20%acetone/Petroleum ether gradient @ 20 mL/min) to give compound 108-2(400 mg, crude).

To a solution of Compound 108-2 (500 mg, 0.952 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (3 mL)was added (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (214.07 mg, 0.952 mmol) and4-isocyanotetrahydropyran (88.14 mg, 0.793 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 16 hr. The reaction mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a residue. The residue was purified byprep-HPLC (Phenomenex Gemini-NX C18 75*30 mm*3 μm; Mobile phase: A:water (FA) B: ACN; Gradient condition: from 37% B to 67% B; Flow rate:25 mL/min). The pure fractions were collected and the volatile solventwas removed by evaporation. The aqueous residue was lyophilized toafford Compound 108 (90 mg, 20.43% yield). LCMS (M+H)=539.1.

The Compound 108 (90 mg, 0.167 mmol) was separated by SFC (ChiralcelOD-3 100×4.6 mm I.D., 3 m Mobile phase: A: CO₂ B: ethanol (0.05% DEA)Gradient: from 5% to 40% of B in 4 min and hold 40% for 2.5 min, then 5%of B for 1.5 min Flow rate: 2.8 mL/min), which afford two fractions.

Example 108a: (1.80 mg, 2.00% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=539.0.SFC: Retention time: 1.542 min, OD_ETOH_DEA_5_40_28ML_8MIN. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 1.39-1.77 (m, 7H), 3.29 (s, 2H), 3.78-3.93 (m, 3H),6.32-6.46 (m, 1H), 7.48-7.58 (m, 1H), 7.79 (d, 3H), 7.95 (s, 1H), 8.85(s, 2H), 9.04 (s, 1H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −142.32 (s, 1F),−113.59 (br s, 2F), −84.02 (s, 3F).

Example 108b: (3.45 mg, 3.78% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=539.2.SFC: Retention time: 1.879 min, OD_ETOH_DEA_5_40_28ML_8MIN. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 1.46 (s, 2H), 1.51-1.60 (m, 1H), 1.64-1.74 (m, 1H),1.85 (s, 3H), 3.29 (s, 2H), 3.74-3.94 (m, 3H), 6.25-6.41 (m, 1H),7.64-7.69 (m, 1H), 7.72 (s, 3H), 7.77-7.82 (m, 1H), 8.82 (s, 2H), 9.00(s, 1H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −142.01 (s, 1 F), −113.68 (s, 2F), −84.07 (s, 3 F).

Examples 109a and 109b

To a solution of Compound 109-1 (1.3 g, 6.49 mmol) in ethyl formate (10mL) was added TEA (1.97 g, 19.47 mmol, 2.71 mL) The mixture was heatedand stirred at 80° C. for 12 hours. The mixture was cooled to roomtemperature and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a crudeCompound 109-2 (1.5 g, crude).

To a solution of Compound 109-2 (1.5 g, 6.57 mmol) in DCM (8 mL) wereadded PPh₃ (1.72 g, 6.57 mmol), TEA (664.88 mg, 6.57 mmol, 914.55 μL, 1eq), CCl₄ (1.01 g, 6.57 mmol, 631.70 μL). The mixture was heated andstirred at 45° C. for 12 hours. The mixture was cooled to roomtemperature and concentrated under reduced pressure to give a crude at20° C. which was purified by flash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of0-100% dichloromethane/Petroleum ether gradient @ 35 mL/min). TLC(petroleum ether:dichloromethane=0:1, Rf=0.4)). Compound 109-3 (500 mg,2.38 mmol, 36.19% yield) was obtained. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): δ 4.65(m, 1H), 4.03-3.82 (m, 2H), 2.42-2.28 (m, 1H), 2.09-1.82 (m, 3H),1.80-1.59 (m, 2H), 1.38 (s, 9H).

To a solution of Compound 11-2 in CF₃CH₂OH (2 mL) were added(2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (560 mg, 2.94 mmol), Compound 109-3(500 mg, 2.38 mmol) and 4A MS (200 mg, 2.38 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 25° C. for 12 hours. The mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a crude and purified by flash silica gelchromatography (Eluent of 0˜100% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient@ 30 mL/min) to give a residue Compound 109-4 (500 mg, 791.07 mol,33.27% yield). LCMS (M+H)=620.8.

To a solution of Compound 109-4 (500 mg, 0.805 mmol) in DCM (5 mL) wasadded TFA (0.308 mL, 4.026 mmol), the mixture was stirred at 25° C. for1 hour. The mixture was diluted with dichloromethane (40 mL) andadjusted to pH=12 by the solution of sodium hydroxide (3 M, 8 mL) andextracted with dichloromethane (10 mL*2). The combined organic layerswere dried over anhydrous Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure to give Compound 109-5 (300 mg, crude) as. The crudewas used to the next step directly without further purification.

To a solution of Compound 109-5 (300 mg, 0.576 mmol) in DCM (10 mL) wasadded DMAP (35.18 mg, 0.288 mmol) and ethyl 2,2,2-trifluoroacetate(245.49 mg, 1.728 mmol), the mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 12 hour,The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure to give a crudewhich was purified by prep-HPLC (Column: Boston Green ODS 150*30 mm*5 m,Mobile Phase A: water (FA), Mobile Phase B: acetonitrile, Flow rate: 25mL/min, gradient condition from 55% B to 85%) to give Compound 109 (60mg, 16.89% yield). LCMS (M+H)=616.8.

The residue Compound 109 (60 mg, 0.097 mmol) was separated bysupercritical fluid chromatography (separation condition: DAICELCHIRALCEL OD-H (250 mm*30 mm, 5 μm)); Mobile phase: A: SupercriticalCO2, B: Neu-IPA, A:B=85:15 at 60 mL/min; Column Temp: 38° C.; NozzlePressure: 100 Bar; Nozzle Temp: 60° C.; Evaporator Temp: 20° C.; TrimmerTemp: 25° C.; Wavelength: 220 nm), which afford two fractions.

Example 109a: (12.77 mg) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=617.1. SFC: Retentiontime: 2.590 min, OD_3_IPA_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): δ9.49 (d, J 6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.47-8.41 (m, 2H), 7.83 (d, J 7.2 Hz, 1H),7.75-7.64 (m, 2H), 7.45-7.31 (m, 3H), 6.43-6.29 (m, 1H), 4.18-3.96 (m,2H), 2.35-2.22 (m, 1H), 1.95-1.85 (m, 2H), 1.80 (s, 3H), 1.73-1.64 (m,2H), 1.60-1.49 (m, 1H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, CD₃OD) δ −56.92 (s, 3F),−74.19 (s, 3F), −128.04 (s, 1F), −141.92 (s, 1F).

Example 109b: (20.53 mg) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=617.1. SFC: Retentiontime: 2.849 min, OD_3_IPA_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): δ9.47 (d, J 6.8 Hz, 1H), 8.49-8.41 (m, 2H), 7.80-7.64 (m, 2H), 7.54 (dd,J 4.8, 8.4 Hz, 2H), 7.40-7.30 (m, 2H), 6.45-6.23 (m, 1H), 4.13-3.99 (m,2H), 2.26-2.16 (m, 1H), 1.92 (s, 3H), 1.89-1.78 (m, 2H), 1.72-1.49 (m,3H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, CD₃OD) δ −55.25-−58.93 (m, 3F), −73.81-−74.92 (m,3F), −126.74-−128.76 (m, 1F), −140.33-−142.54 (m, 1F).

Examples 110a and 110b

To a solution of 110-1 (2 g, 13.74 mmol, 1.53 mL) in ethyl formate (20mL). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 4 hr. The reaction mixturewas concentrated under reduced pressure to give a residue. The residuewas purified by flash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜5% Ethylacetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 20 mL/min). Compound 110-2 (921 mg,5.15 mmol, 37.46% yield) was obtained.

To a solution of 110-2 (921 mg, 5.31 mmol) in DCM (10 mL) was added TEA(536.92 mg, 5.31 mmol, 738.55 μL) and PPh₃ (1.39 g, 5.31 mmol), CCl₄(816.21 mg, 5.31 mmol, 510.13 μL). The mixture was stirred at 45° C. for16 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure togive a residue. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (Eluent of 0˜5% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @20 mL/min).

Compound 110-3 (4.2 g, crude) was obtained.

To a solution of 4-3 (400 mg, 1.42 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (1 mL) was added(2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (319.98 mg, 1.71 mmol) and 110-3(442.50 mg, 1.42 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 16 h. Thereaction mixture was filtered, the filtrate was concentrated in vacuo.The residue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of0˜50% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 20 mL/min) and furtherpurified by prep-HPLC (column: Welch Xtimate C18 150*30 mm*5 m; mobilephase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 56%-86%, 7 min). Compound 110 (35 mg,62.45 mol, 4.39% yield) was obtained.

Compound 110 (35 mg, 63.72 mol) was further separated by SFC (column:(S,S) WHELK-01 (250 mm*30 mm, 5 μm); mobile phase: [Neu-IPA]; B %:35%-35%, min), which afford two fractions.

Example 110a: (8.13 mg, 23.23% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=549.0.SFC: Retention time: 3.470 min, (SS)Whelk-01_IPA(DEA)_5_40. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.76 (s, 1H), 9.13 (s, 1H), 8.99-8.87 (m, 2H), 7.99 (dd,J=2.8, 8.8 Hz, 1H), 7.60-7.41 (m, 4H), 7.37-7.22 (m, 2H), 6.56-6.34 (m,1H), 1.72 (s, 3H).

Example 110b: (9.89 mg, 28.26% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=549.1.SFC: Retention time: 3.951 min, (SS)Whelk-01_IPA(DEA)_5_40. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.70 (s, 1H), 9.07 (s, 1H), 8.92 (s, 2H), 7.76 (dd,J=2.4, 8.7 Hz, 1H), 7.58-7.40 (m, 5H), 7.34 (br d, J=8.5 Hz, 1H),6.49-6.28 (m, 1H), 1.91 (s, 3H).

Examples 111a and 111b

To a solution of 1-(pyridin-3-yl)ethan-1-one (1 g, 8.26 mmol, 909.09 μL)and Compound 92-1 (1.60 g, 8.26 mmol) in toluene (30 mL) was addedp-TsOH (213.23 mg, 1.24 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 140° C. for 16h. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜20%Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient @ 35 mL/min). Compound 111-1 (673mg, 1.70 mmol, 20.61% yield) was obtained.

To a solution of Compound 111-1 (673 mg, 2.27 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (10 mL)was added (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoro-acetic acid (510.31 mg, 2.72 mmol) and4-isocyanotetrahydropyran (296.59 mg, 2.27 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 20° C. for 16 hr. The reaction mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash silica gelchromatography (Eluent of 0˜100% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ether gradient@ 30 mL/min). The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: BostonGreen ODS 150*30 mm*5 m; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 45%-75%, 7min). The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (column: Boston Green ODS150*30 mm*5 m; mobile phase: [water (FA)-ACN]; B %: 40%-70%, 7 min).Compound 111 (110 mg, 204.45 μmol, 53.19% yield) was obtained. LCMS(M+H)=520.0.

The Compound 111 (110 mg, 211 mol) was separated by SFC (column: DAICELCHIRALCEL OD-H (250 mm*30 mm, 5 μm); Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂,B: Neu-ETOH; Isocratic: A:B=75:25; Flow rate: 70 mL/min), concentratedunder vacuum to afford two fractions.

Example 111a: (20.99 mg, 19.08% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=520.0.SFC: Retention time: 2.646 min, OD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.54 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 8.35 (d, J=4.8 Hz, 1H),7.73-7.58 (m, 3H), 7.40-7.20 (m, 4H), 6.43-6.22 (m, 1H), 3.98-3.79 (m,3H), 3.32-3.25 (m, 2H), 1.91 (s, 3H), 1.67 (br s, 2H), 1.59-1.42 (m,2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −24.97 (s, 2F), −141.43 (s, 1F).

Example 111b: (36.34 mg, 32.19% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=520.0.SFC: Retention time: 3.482 min, OD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR(400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 8.54 (s, 1H), 8.31 (d, J=4.6 Hz, 1H), 7.67 (brdd,J=7.9, 16.6 Hz, 2H), 7.56-7.42 (m, 2H), 7.30-7.15 (m, 3H), 6.44-6.22 (m,1H), 3.85 (br d, J=4.9 Hz, 3H), 3.31-3.21 (m, 2H), 2.03 (s, 3H), 1.66(br s, 2H), 1.58-1.39 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −24.95 (s,2F), −141.76 (br s, 1F).

Examples 112a and 112b

To a solution of Compound 112-1 (1.00 g, 5.646 mmol) in toluene (30 mL)was added 1-(pyrimidin-5-yl)ethan-1-one (830 mg, 6.796 mmol) and4-methylbenzenesulfonic acid (146 mg, 0.848 mmol). The reaction wasstirred at 140° C. for 18 hr. The combined reaction mixture was filteredand the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to give aresidue. The residue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography(Eluent of 0˜60% EA/PE ether gradient @ 40 mL/min) to give compound112-2 (2.5 g, crude) was obtained.

To a solution of Compound 112-2 (2.52 g, 8.960 mmol) in CF₃CH₂OH (18 mL)was added (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoroacetic acid (2.42 g, 10.752 mmol) and1,1-difluoro-4-isocyanocyclohexane (1.30 g, 8.960 mmol). The mixture wasstirred at 20° C. for 18 h under N₂ atmosphere. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by flashsilica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜60% EA/PE ether gradient @ 40mL/min) to get product. The residue was purified by prep-HPLC (XtimateC18 150*40 mm*10 m; Mobile phase: A: water (FA) B: ACN; Gradientcondition: from 45% B to 75% B; Flow rate: 60 mL/min) to afford compound112 (1.3 g, 26.92% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=539.1. ¹H NMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.10-8.97 (m, 1H), 8.89-8.71 (m, 2H), 7.87-7.63 (m,2H), 7.62-7.21 (m, 3H), 6.52-6.13 (m, 1H), 3.89 (br s, 1H), 2.12-1.43(m, 11H).

The Compound 112 (143.5 mg, 0.27 mmol) was separated by SFC (DAICELCHIRALCEL OD (250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm)), Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂,B: Neu-IPA; Isocratic: A:B=90:10; Flow rate: 100 mL/min) to afford twofractions.

Example 112a: (43 mg, 38.23% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=539.1. SFC:Retention time: 2.182 min, OD_3_IPA_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ9.11-8.96 (m, 1H), 8.88-8.73 (m, 2H), 7.88-7.66 (m, 2H),7.64-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.34-7.20 (m, 1H), 6.58-6.20 (m, 1H), 3.89 (br s,1H), 2.11-1.88 (m, 4H), 1.82 (br s, 4H), 1.68 (br s, 1H), 1.65-1.47 (m,2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.95 (br d, J=80.5 Hz, 3F), −91.87(br dd, J=16.6, 233.0 Hz, 1F), −99.38 (br d, J=237.2 Hz, 1F), −142.12(br s, 1F).

Example 112b: (48 mg, 41.43% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=539.1. SFC:Retention time: 2.498 min, OD_3_IPA_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): δ9.07-8.96 (m, 1H), 8.89-8.74 (m, 2H), 7.78-7.49 (m, 3H),7.48-7.36 (m, 2H), 6.46-6.14 (m, 1H), 3.87 (br s, 1H), 2.11-1.95 (m,3H), 1.89 (s, 2H), 1.86-1.71 (m, 4H), 1.68-1.45 (m, 2H). ¹⁹F NMR (376MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.98 (d, J=25.0 Hz, 3F), −89.39-−93.15 (m, 1F),−97.38-−101.99 (m, 1F), −141.94 (d, J=49.9 Hz, 1F).

Examples 113a and 113b

To a solution of 113-1 (1 g, 5.776 mmol) in toluene (30 mL) was added1-(pyrimidin-5-yl)ethan-1-one (776.01 mg, 6.354 mmol) and p-TsOH (149.19mg, 0.866 mmol). The mixture was heated and stirred at 140° C. for 12hours with Dean-Stark trap. The mixture was filtered, and the filtratewas concentrated under reduced pressure to give compound 113-2 (0.9 g,56.2% yield).

To a solution of compound 113-2 (200 mg, 0.721 mmol) in2,2,2-trifluoroethanol (3 mL) was added (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoroaceticacid (162.29 mg, 0.866 mmol) and 1,1-difluoro-4-isocyanocyclohexane(104.71 mg, 0.721 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 25° C. for 12 hours.The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by flash silica gel chromatography and furtherpurified by prep-HPLC (Xtimate C18 150*40 mm*10 m; Mobile phase: A:water (FA) B: ACN; Gradient condition: from 45% B to 75% B; Flow rate:60 mL/min) to give compound 113 (100 mg).

Compound 113 (100 mg, 0.187 mmol) was separated by supercritical fluidchromatography (separation condition: DAICEL CHIRALCEL OD (250 mm*30 mm,10 μm)); Mobile phase: A: Supercritical CO₂, B: Neu-IPA, A:B=85:15 at100 mL/min; Column Temp: 38° C.; Nozzle Pressure: 100 Bar; Nozzle Temp:60° C.; Evaporator Temp: 20° C.; Trimmer Temp: 25° C.; Wavelength: 220nm), which afford two fractions. The pure fraction was collected andfurther purified by prep-HPLC to give title compound.

Example 113a: (7.24 mg, 7.24%) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=535.1. SFC:Retention time: 2.322 min, OD_3_IPA_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆) δ 9.20 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 8.82 (s, 1H), 8.79 (s, 1H), 7.24-7.14(m, 2H), 7.09-7.04 (m, 1H), 6.13-5.95 (m, 1H), 4.06-3.85 (m, 1H),2.14-2.04 (m, 4H), 1.97-1.80 (m, 2H), 1.59-1.50 (m, 5H).

Example 113b: (5.80 mg, 0.011 mmol, 5.80%) was obtained. LCMS(M+H)=534.9. SFC: Retention time: 2.765 min,OD_3_IPA_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.05 (s, 1H),8.88-8.82 (m, 2H), 7.64-7.57 (m, 1H), 7.48-7.40 (m, 2H), 6.48-6.29 (m,1H), 3.89-3.81 (m, 1H), 2.06-1.89 (m, 6H), 1.78-1.74 (m, 3H), 1.63-1.52(m, 2H).

Examples 114a and 114b

A mixture of formic acid (8.3 mL, 217.297 mmol) and acetic anhydride(18.9 mL, 201.237 mmol) were stirred at 55° C. for 2 h. acetic formicanhydride (17.20 g, 78.129 mmol) was obtained as a colorless liquid. Themixture was used for next step without further purification. To asolution of 114-1 (2 g, 13.108 mmol) in THF (20 mL) was added the aboveacetic formic anhydride (11.54 g, 131.079 mmol), and the reaction wasstirred at 20° C. for 20 h. The reaction mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure to give a residue. The residue was purified by flashsilica gel chromatography to give compound 114-2 (608 mg, 1.683 mmol,12.84% yield).

To a solution of 114-2 (600 mg, 3.322 mmol) in DCM (10 mL) was added TEA(2.8 mL, 20.144 mmol). The mixture was degassed and purged with N₂ for 3times. POCl₃ (0.4 mL, 4.305 mmol) was added dropwise at 0° C. Themixture was stirred at 0° C. for 2 hr. The reaction mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by flashsilica gel chromatography (Eluent of 0˜50% Ethyl acetate/Petroleum ethergradient @ 30 mL/min). Compound 114-3 (311 mg, 1.913 mmol, 57.58% yield)was obtained.

To a solution of 4-1 (370 mg, 1.32 mmol) and 114-3 (214 mg, 1.32 mmol)in CF₃CH₂OH (3 mL) was added (2R)-2-chloro-2-fluoroacetic acid (296 mg,1.58 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 20° C. for 18 h under N₂atmosphere. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by flash silica gel chromatographyand further purified by prep-HPLC to give compound 114 (38 mg, 4.3%yield).

Compound 114 (38 mg, 0.068 mmol) was separated by chiral SFC(Phenomenex-Cellulose-2 (250 mm*30 mm, 10 μm); Mobile phase: A:Supercritical CO2, B: Neu-ETOH; Isocratic: A:B=70:30; Flow rate: 150mL/min) and concentrated under vacuum and lyophilized to afford twofractions.

Example 114a: (14 mg, 0.024 mmol, 33.84%) was obtained. LCMS(M+H)=556.1. SFC: Retention time: 3.470 min, C2_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.94 (s, 1H), 9.16 (s, 1H), 8.89 (s, 2H), 8.18(s, 1H), 8.03-7.65 (m, 3H), 7.61-7.21 (m, 3H), 6.60-6.19 (m, 1H), 1.87(s, 3H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −56.92 (br d, J=27.7 Hz, 3F),−142.12 (br s, 1F).

Example 114b: (15 mg, 0.027 mmol, 36.88%) was obtained. LCMS(M+H)=556.1. SFC: Retention time: 4.984 min, C2_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML. ¹HNMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆) δ 9.98 (s, 1H), 9.18 (s, 1H), 8.91 (s, 2H), 8.20(s, 1H), 8.07-7.86 (m, 2H), 7.82-7.70 (m, 1H), 7.62-7.49 (m, 1H),7.48-7.37 (m, 1H), 7.36-7.23 (m, 1H), 6.62-6.37 (m, 1H), 1.77 (s, 3H).¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −52.61-−58.57 (m, 3F), −139.36-−144.28 (m,1F).

Examples 115a and 115b

The following compounds were prepared according to similar procedure asdescribed for Example 94a and 94b.

Example 115a: (112.20 mg, 43% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=537.1.SFC: Retention time: 2.600 min, OD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹HNMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.03 (s, 1H), 8.81 (s, 2H), 7.84-7.65 (m, 2H),7.53-7.31 (m, 3H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 3.85 (d, J=1.2 Hz, 3H), 3.32-3.31 (m,1H), 3.31-3.26 (m, 1H), 1.85-1.38 (m, 7H). ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ−25.05 (s, 2F).

Example 115b: (110.28 mg, 42.29% yield) was obtained. LCMS (M+H)=537.1.SFC: Retention time: 3.000 min, OD_3_EtOH_DEA_5_40_25ML_6MIN. ¹HNMR (400MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ 9.03 (s, 1H), 8.81 (s, 2H), 7.80-7.70 (m, 2H), 7.44 (d,J=8.2 Hz, 2H), 7.40-7.33 (m, 1H), 6.10 (s, 1H), 3.94-3.78 (m, 3H),3.33-3.32 (m, 1H), 3.30 (s, 1H), 1.79 (s, 3H), 1.75-1.41 (m, 4H). ¹⁹FNMR (376 MHz, DMSO-d₆): δ −25.05 (s, 2F).

Example A: In Vitro Assay (SARS-CoV-2 M^(pro) Enzymatic Assay

The C-His6-tagged SARS-CoV-2 MPRO (NC_045512) was cloned, expressed inE. coli, and purified by WuXi. The substrate ofDabcyl-KTSAVLQIISGFRKME-(Edans) was synthesized by Genscript. The assaybuffer contained 20 mM of Tris-HCl (pH=7.3), 100 mM of NaCl, 1 mM ofEDTA, 5 mM of TCEP and 0.1% BSA. The final concentrations of the Mproprotein and substrate were 25 nM and M, respectively, in the MPROenzymatic assay. Reference compound GC376 was provided by WuXi AppTecand was included in each plate to ensure assay robustness. Testcompounds were tested at single dose or 10 doses titration, induplicate. Compounds were added to an assay plate (384w format) usingECHO, in duplicate wells. The final concentration is 10 μM for thesingle dose experiment. As for the full dose response experiment,samples were 3-fold serially diluted starting from 25 μM for 10 dosesand added to an assay plate, in duplicate wells. The finalconcentrations (M) of each compound was 25, 8.33, 2.778, 0.926, 0.309,0.103, 0.034, 0.011, 0.0038, and 0.0013. MPRO protein (25 μL, 30 nM) wasadded to an assay plate containing test compounds using a Multidrop. Thetest compound and MPRO protein were pre-incubated at RT for 30 min.Then, substrate (5 μL, 150 μM) was added to an assay plate. For 100%inhibition controls (HPE, high percent effect), 1 μM of GC376 was added.For no inhibition controls (ZPE, zero percent effect), the same volumeof DMSO was added. The final DMSO concentration was 1%. Each activitytesting point had a relevant background control without the enzyme toremove the fluorescence interference of the compound. After 60 minincubation at 30° C., the fluorescence signal (RFU) was detected using amicroplate reader M2e (SpectraMax) at Ex/Em=340 nm/490 nm.

The inhibition activity was calculated using the formula below, IC50values were calculated using the Inhibition % data.Inhibition %=((CPD−BGHPE)−(ZPE−BGZPE))/((HPE−BGHPE)−(ZPE−BGZPE))×100where, HPE is high percent effect controls (1 μM ofGC376+enzyme+substrate); ZPE is zero percent effective controls(enzyme+substrate, no compound); CPD is compound activity testing wells(compound+enzyme+substrate; and BG is background control wells (noenzyme).

IC50 values of compounds were calculated with the GraphPad Prismsoftware using the nonlinear regression model of log(inhibitor) vs.response−variable slope (four parameters). Representative biochemicaldata is presented in Table 2.

TABLE 2 Example M pro IC₅₀  1a A  1b C  2a A  2b C  3a A  3b D  4a A  4bC  5a A  5b C  6a A  6b A  6c C  6d D 8 A 11a A 11b C 13a D 13b D 14a A14b D 18a A 18b C 22a A 22b C 23a C 23b A 26a B 26b C 27a B 27b C 28a A28b D 29a B 29b D 32a A 32b C 33a A 33b B 34a A 34b D 36a A 36b D 76a A76b B 76c D 76d D 77a A 77b A 77c C 77d D 90a A 90b B 92a A 92b B 94a A94b C 95a A 95b C 96a A 96b NT 97a A 97b D 98a A 98b C 99a A 99b C 100a A 100b  B 101a  A 101b  NT 102a  A 102b  B 103a  A 103b  D 104a  A 104b C 105a  A 105b  D 106a  A 106b  D 107a  A 107b  D 108a  B 108b  D 109a A 109b  C 110a  A 110b  C 111a  A 111b  D 112a  B 112b  D 113a  A 113b D 114a  NT 114b  NT 115a  A 115b  C IC50 (nM): 0 < A ≤ 100; 100 < B ≤1,000; 1,000 < C ≤ 10,000; 10,000 < D

Example B: In Vitro Antiviral Cell-Based Assay (Live SARS-CoV-2

CellTiter-Glo® Luminescent Assay for Determination of CC50 of EachCompound in Cell Cultures:

Multiple cell lines can be used depending on customer's request. Foreach cell line, 4×104 cells/well in a 96-well plate are incubated with 7concentrations (depending on its water solubility and using 2-folddilution) in triplicate of the individual compound for 24 h, 48 h, 72 h,respectively. After that, addition of substrate for cell viability willbe performed, followed by luminance detection 10 min later. The 50%cytotoxic concentrations (CC50) of the antiviral agents will becalculated by SigmaPlot (Systat Software Inc., San Jose, Calif., USA) inan Excel add-in ED50V10.

SARS-CoV-2 Viral Load Reduction Assay:

Multiple cell lines can be used depending on customer's request. Also,different variants of concern (e.g. alpha, gamma, kappa, and delta etc.)can be included according to the customer's request. For each cell line,cells will be infected by 0.1 MOI SARS-CoV-2 for 1 h. After that, theinfectious inoculum will be replaced with drug-containing medium whichis serial-diluted (7 concentrations). The culture supernatants of theSARS-CoV-2-infected cells are harvested at 48 h post-inoculation (hpi)for qRT-PCR analysis of viral RNA load. A total of 140 μL of culturesupernatant will be lysed with 560 μL of AVL buffer, which issubsequently extracted for total RNA with the QIAamp viral RNA mini kit(Qiagen, Hilden, Germany). qRT-PCR will be used for quantitation ofSARS-CoV-2 replication using the QuantiNova Probe RT-PCR kit (Qiagen)with a LightCycler 480 Real-Time PCR System (Roche). Each 20 μL reactionmixture is 10 μL of 2× QuantiNova Probe RT-PCR Master Mix, 1.2 μL ofRNase-free water, 0.2 μL of QuantiNova Probe RT-Mix, 1.6 μL each of 10 Mforward and reverse primer, 0.4 μL of M probe, and 5 μL of extracted RNAas the template. Reactions will be incubated at 45° C. for 10 min forreverse transcription, 95° C. for 5 min for denaturation, follow by 45cycles of 95° C. for 5 s and 55° C. for 30 s. Signal detection andmeasurement are taken in each cycle after the annealing step. Thecycling profile end with a cooling step at 40° C. for 30 s. The primersand probe sequences are against the RNA-dependent RNApolymerase/helicase (RdRP/Hel) gene region of SARS-CoV-2: Forwardprimer: 5′-CGCATACAGTCTTRCAGGCT-3′; Reverse primer:5′-GTGTGATGTTGAWATGACATGGTC-3′; specific probe: 5′-FAMTTAAGATGTGGTGCTTGCATACGTAGAC-IABkFQ-3′.

Plaque Reduction Assay

Different variants of concern of SARS-CoV-2 (e.g. alpha, gamma, delta,and kappa etc.) can be included according to the customer's request.VeroE6 cells will be seeded at 2×105 cells/well in 24-well tissueculture plates on the day before carrying out the assay. After 24 h ofincubation, 50 plaque-forming units (PFU) of SARS-CoV-2 will be added tothe cell monolayer and the plates are further incubated for 1 h at 37°C. in 5% CO2 before removal of unbound viral particles by aspiration ofthe media and washing once with DMEM. Monolayers are then overlaid withmedia containing 1.5% low melting agarose (Cambrex Corporation, EastRutherford, N.J., USA) in DMEM and appropriate concentrations ofindividual compound (5 concentrations), inverted and incubated as abovefor another 72 h. The wells are then fixed with 10% formaldehyde (BDH,Merck, Darmstadt, Germany) overnight. After removal of the agaroseplugs, the monolayers are stained with 0.7% crystal violet (BDH, Merck)and the plaques counted. The percentage of plaque inhibition relative tothe control (i.e., without the addition of compound) wells will bedetermined for each antiviral agent concentration. EC50 was calculatedusing a sigma plot (SPSS) in an Excel add-in ED50V10. The plaquereduction assay experiments are performed in triplicate.

TABLE 3 Example Vero EC₅₀ (μM) 1a B IC50 (nM): 0 < A ≤ 100; 100 < B ≤1,000; 1,000 < C ≤ 10,000; 10,000 < D

What is claimed is:
 1. A compound of Formula (Ia), or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt or stereoisomer thereof:

wherein: R¹ is fluoro and R² is chloro;

L is —(CR⁴R⁴)_(p)—; each R⁴ is independently hydrogen, halogen,C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, orC₁-C₆heteroalkyl; p is 0; R⁵ is C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl,C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, or C₁-C₆heteroalkyl;

R⁷ is hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl,C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, or C₁-C₆heteroalkyl; and


2. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt orstereoisomer thereof, wherein R⁵ is C₁-C₆alkyl.
 3. The compound of claim1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or stereoisomer thereof,wherein R⁵ is methyl.
 4. The compound of claim 1, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt or stereoisomer thereof, wherein R⁷ is hydrogen.
 5. Thecompound of claim 1 selected from the group consisting of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or stereoisomer thereof.
 6. Thecompound of claim 1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt orstereoisomer thereof, selected from the group consisting of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 7. The compound of claim1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or stereoisomer thereof,selected from the group consisting of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 8. The compound of claim1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or stereoisomer thereof,selected from the group consisting of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 9. The compound of claim1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or stereoisomer thereof,selected from the group consisting of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 10. The compound of claim1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or stereoisomer thereof,selected from the group consisting of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 11. The compound of claim1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or stereoisomer thereof,selected from the group consisting of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 12. The compound of claim1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or stereoisomer thereof,selected from the group consisting of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 13. The compound of claim1, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or stereoisomer thereof,selected from the group consisting of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 14. A method of treatinga coronavirus infection in a patient in need thereof, comprisingadministering to the patient a compound of claim 1, or apharmaceutically acceptable salt or stereoisomer thereof.
 15. Apharmaceutical composition comprising (i) a compound of Formula (Ia), ora pharmaceutically acceptable salt or stereoisomer thereof:

wherein: R¹ is fluoro and R² is chloro;

L is —(CR⁴R₄)_(p)—; each R⁴ is independently hydrogen, halogen,C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, orC₁-C₆heteroalkyl; p is 0; R⁵ is C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl,C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl, C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, or C₁-C₆heteroalkyl;

R⁷ is hydrogen, C₁-C₆alkyl, C₁-C₆haloalkyl, C₁-C₆hydroxyalkyl,C₁-C₆aminoalkyl, or C₁-C₆heteroalkyl; and

and (ii) a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.
 16. The pharmaceuticalcomposition of claim 15, wherein R⁵ is C₁-C₆alkyl.
 17. Thepharmaceutical composition of claim 15, wherein R⁵ is methyl.
 18. Thepharmaceutical composition of claim 15, wherein R⁷ is hydrogen.
 19. Thepharmaceutical composition of claim 15, wherein the compound of Formula(Ia) is selected from the group consisting of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or stereoisomer thereof.
 20. Thepharmaceutical composition of claim 15, wherein the compound of Formula(Ia) is selected from the group consisting of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 21. The pharmaceuticalcomposition of claim 15, wherein the compound of Formula (Ia) isselected from the group consisting of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 22. The pharmaceuticalcomposition of claim 15, wherein the compound of Formula (Ia) isselected from the group consisting of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 23. The pharmaceuticalcomposition of claim 15, wherein the compound of Formula (Ia) isselected from the group consisting of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 24. The pharmaceuticalcomposition of claim 15, wherein the compound of Formula (Ia) isselected from the group consisting of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 25. The pharmaceuticalcomposition of claim 15, wherein the compound of Formula (Ia) isselected from the group consisting of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 26. The pharmaceuticalcomposition of claim 15, wherein the compound of Formula (Ia) isselected from the group consisting of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.
 27. The pharmaceuticalcomposition of claim 15, wherein the compound of Formula (Ia) isselected from the group consisting of:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.